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Jim Chalmers is putting a positive spin on the economy, but is the outlook for Australia grim?
Australia's real GDP growth slowed sharply to 0.3% in the March 2026 quarter from 0.9% in the December 2025 quarter, with a boom in datacentre construction driven by AI demand serving as the primary bright spot. Treasurer Jim Chalmers emphasized steady annual GDP growth of 2.5% as solid amid global challenges, but economists warn of a grim outlook, citing falling living standards, weak household spending on non-essentials, rising inflation, and potential recession risks due to Middle East conflict impacts and further interest rate hikes.
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Jim Chalmers is putting a positive spin on the economy, but is the outlook for Australia grim?
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