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Labor's surcharge headache exposes a government on the back foot

ABC News Clare Armstrong
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Fresh from a trip to Japan where he met with investors to sell Australia as an economic partner, Chalmers announced two government backdowns.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers returned from Japan to angry small businesses, "concerned" colleagues and a confused electorate.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers returned from Japan to angry small businesses, "concerned" colleagues and a confused electorate.

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