Budget Reactions: Inflation Concerns and Policy Critiques

The government's budget faced criticism over concerns about inflation stemming from cost of living relief measures like the $300 Power Bill rebate and the $9.3 billion cost of living relief package. While Treasurer Jim Chalmers highlighted the potential impact on inflation expectations, opposition and critics questioned the allocation of funds, labeling it as tax cuts for billionaires. Additionally, policy critiques focused on areas like inequality issues, insufficient funding for violence against women programs, and the effectiveness of housing and migration strategies in addressing the housing crisis.