Australia looks to trim spending as slowdown looms

Government seeks to boost wages; planned tax cuts for top earners off limits

PRASHANT MEHRA, Contributing writer

SYDNEY -- Australia's new government will walk a tightrope with its first budget on Tuesday as it endeavors to balance key election promises against spiraling debt and a looming global slowdown.

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