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Cyclone Alfred to cost budget $1.2 billion, hit growth and push up inflation: Chalmers

  • Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed that the upcoming budget will be in deficit, ending a brief period of surpluses due to increased costs from ex-Cyclone Alfred, which are estimated to be $1.2 billion in damages.
  • Chalmers noted that around five million Australians were affected by Cyclone Alfred, placing nearly two million homes at risk.
  • The projected underlying cash deficit is $26.1 billion, according to Deloitte Access Economics' Budget Monitor, and it warns of rising economic pressures, including inflation.
  • Chalmers indicated that the budget will address immediate recovery costs, with provisions that could exceed $1.2 billion for disaster support.
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The West Australian broke the news in Australia on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
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