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Budget set to support home ownership and apprentices

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Budget set to support home ownership and apprentices

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Ahead of tomorrow’s federal budget, the Treasurer has announced a number of initiatives targeting first home buyers, people who don’t own a home but have previously and people still looking to start an apprentice or traineeship.
Tuesday, 29th March 2022
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