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flag Australian cyclone Alfred to cost government $2.9 billion, impacting GDP and upcoming budget.

flag Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced that Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred will cost the government at least $1.2 billion for cleanup and another $1.7 billion in insurance payouts. flag The cyclone is expected to reduce GDP by a quarter of a percentage point due to 12 million lost work hours. flag The upcoming budget, due March 25, will also address the economic impact of rising trade tensions with the US and the need for economic reforms to boost growth and living standards.

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