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Small business win in a budget with 'fair' savings: Abbott

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imagePrime Minister Tony Abbott has reaffirmed the government's commitment to lowering taxes.AAP/Nikki Short

Tony Abbott has reaffirmed that the government’s aim is “always to get taxes down” in a speech also saying that the May 12 budget will offset all new spending with “responsible and fair” savings.

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