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Senator DOWLING (Tasmania) (14:29): Thank you for that investment-grade answer, Minister. The International Monetary Fund has warned— Honourable senators interjecting— Senator DOWLING: Look, if you're worried about debt, ask Josh Frydenberg. The International Monetary Fund has warned that the global outlook is fragile and that conflict in the Middle East is pushing up inflation around the world.

How has the Albanese Labor government positioned Australia's economy and budget to withstand global pressures while supporting Australians with cost-of-living pressures?