Budget goes down like a lead balloon with the electorate

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Following the release of the federal budget, the backlash on social media was immediate, with the ‘Anthony Albanese is now my business partner and taking a 47% share of my business’ meme swiftly arising.

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This left many wondering to what degree this was potentially a case of a social media bubble amplifying concerns that were not held by the broader electorate.

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About the author
Tarric is an Australian freelance journalist and independent analyst who covers economics, finance, and geopolitics. Tarric is the author of the Avid Commentator Report. His works have appeared in The Washington DC Examiner, The Spectator, The Sydney Morning Herald, News.com.au, among other places.
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