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EXPLAINED: Pm warns of difficult decisions in budget - The Real Truth

Anthony Albanese aims to be up front about possible cost-cutting measures in the federal budget. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Anthony Albanese admits there will be difficult decisions in the upcoming October budget, as the government grapples with cost-of-living relief measures.

As inflation and interest rates continue to rise, the government has flagged it would look to rein in spending due to large levels of Commonwealth debt.

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