Finance Minister Nicola Willis defends a progressive budget plan, emphasizing targeted investments in health, rail, and housing, while advocating for a bank levy and addressing rising superannuation costs to ensure fiscal responsibility and long-term stability.
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The rainy day fund, I get it, but you've already got calls to spend it. Isn't that your risk?
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proactive, responsible, precautionary financial planning
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