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Mr Abbott said the rising cost of living is already hurting households and the Government's budget has only hurt them more.

Abbott reaches out to 'forgotten families'

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has delivered his budget reply speech focusing on how the Government's management of the economy is hurting Australian families.

Mr Abbott said his task is not to offer an alternative budget, but to offer the people of Australia a new direction for the future.

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