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Infographic: the size of Australia's government

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imageFederal Treasurer Scott Morrison says the government, like families, must live within its means.Mick Tsikas/AAP

Ahead of this year’s federal budget the government has consistently spoken of the need for Australia to “live within its means”, but what does this really mean? These eight charts show where Australia’s federal...

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Now for the big question: who do you trust to run the country?

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imageAs we get ready to vote in a federal election, satisfaction with democracy is at its lowest level since 1996.Shutterstock

When the budget reckoning is over and Australian households have made marginal adjustments to their spending plans, one fundamental question will remain – who do you trust to run the country?

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