The opposition is not expecting much in today's Budget for those doing it toughest, but an economist says he would be surprised if there isn't at least one nice surprise.

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Analysis: Higher inflation, tighter allowances and rising uncertainty are turning this year's budget into a test.

The opposition is not expecting much in today's Budget for those doing it toughest, but an economist says he would be surprised if there isn't at least one nice surprise.

Analysis - Trying to please everyone will prove a near-impossible task for the Finance Minister when she delivers her third Budget on Thursday.