The Guardian
Australia's Budget Deficit Shrinks by $6bn While Everyone Else's Wallet Shrinks Faster
Australia's budget deficit improves by $6bn while inflation, fuel prices, and interest rates conspire to make everyone else's finances worse.
2026-09-27
The Guardian
2026-05-13
The Guardian
New Chart Reveals Tax Breaks for Rich Are Basically a 'Rich People Only' Club
Australia's budget data confirms that capital gains and negative gearing concessions are basically a 'wealthy only' party, with the top 1% getting more than half the loot.
2026-05-04
The Guardian
Jim Chalmers Promises ‘Most Responsible’ Budget Yet, Which Is Code for ‘Don’t Expect Anything Nice’
Jim Chalmers says his fifth budget will be 'most responsible' - which means no fuel excise extension, no extra tax relief, and a healthy dose of broken promises about negative gearing.
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