Minister Jack Chambers denies the government is planning to call an election this year.
The Finance Minister says October's budget won't be a pre-election giveaway.
This year's budget announcement is being brought forward by a week to the 1st of October, further fueling speculation of an early election.
However, Minister Jack Chambers denies the government is planning to call an election this year.

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