Budget repair to dominate in pre-election theme as economy bounces

With the federal budget just over a week away, there are signs that rather than handing out sweeteners to voters ahead of a tight election, a switch to "budget repair" is happening faster than expected. 

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is now flagging an improved budget position will allow a more rapid paydown of massive debt built up from stimulus rolled out during the pandemic. 

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