Five things Jim Chalmers didn’t tell you in his budget speech

Five things Jim Chalmers didn’t tell you in his budget speech

We pick apart an abridged version of Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ third budget speech – and explain five key points.

  • byShane Wright andNatassia Chrysanthos

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Everything you need to know about the $300 energy rebate

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Mothballing Nauru’s detention centre could save $250 million in a year

Mothballing Nauru’s detention centre could save $250 million in a year

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This budget will make us better off now,worse off later

This budget will make us better off now,worse off later

It seems the top priority of Anthony Albanese’s government is not to have any priorities.

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Budget 2024 as it happened:Treasurer reveals $3.5b energy subsidy plan to fight inflation

Budget 2024 as it happened:Treasurer reveals $3.5b energy subsidy plan to fight inflation

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The budget explained in seven charts

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Billions of dollars to bolster SEQ,but migration and Olympics loom large
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Billions of dollars to bolster SEQ,but migration and Olympics loom large

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Is this the budget we needed? Our experts deliver their verdicts

Jim Chalmers’ third budget sought to strike a balance between inflation and cost of living. Here’s what our experts thought.

  • byDavid Crowe,Shane Wright,Jacqueline Maley,Peter Hartcher andRoss Gittins
Labor backs compulsory fee payment to student unions

Labor backs compulsory fee payment to student unions

The government is mandating universities pass on 40 per cent of student amenities fees to student unions.

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Small businesses get cost relief amid renewables push

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The budget includes tax incentives for critical minerals and green hydrogen,and cost relief for small businesses,including an energy rebate and an extension of the instant asset write-off scheme.

  • byMillie Muroi
Chalmers is often compared to Keating but all three budgets have lacked ambition

Chalmers is often compared to Keating but all three budgets have lacked ambition

It is time for Jim Chalmers to rise to the challenge and outline a reform vision.

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