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A budget built to fight an election

May 14, 2024

Karen Barlow, Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper, discusses Treasurer Jim Chalmers' budget focusing on cost of living. Topics include power bill rebates, PBS medicine costs, rent assistance, and the government's response to the living crisis in Australia.

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Quick takeaways

The budget focuses on cost of living relief and reforms to address financial burdens on Australians.

The 'Future Made in Australia' package aims to transition towards a global net-zero economy for economic prosperity.

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Budget Highlights: Relief and Reforms

The budget delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers focuses on cost of living relief and significant reforms. With billions in new spending, tax cuts, and energy bill rebates, the government aims to ease the financial burdens on Australians. The budget emphasizes responsible spending to reduce inflation and ensure economic growth, positioning it as a vital document for both economic stability and political strategy.

Introduction

2min

Balancing Relief and Responsibility in the Budget

6min

Australian Budget and Financial Milestones

5min

Analysis of Government's Inflation Policies and Opposition's Criticisms

3min

Political Bill Presentation, Military Lawyer Sentencing, and Murder Trial Update

2min

Jim Chalmers delivered what could be the most important budget of his political career last night. But how much will it help with the cost of living and how will we feel the impact?

Today, chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Barlow on the budget that’s attempting to reshape Australia’s response to the living crisis.

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Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Karen Barlow

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