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Alex Mitchell

HISTORICAL FACTS: Govt defends big road and rail spending | History Defined

The big investment won't contribute to inflationary pressures, Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australia's new $9.6 billion infrastructure injection won't drive inflation, the Albanese government says as it prepares to hand down its first budget.

Responsible investments rather than waste and rorts, Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says, will get Australia's bottom line back on track.

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