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Who’s out of touch? The tabloid obsession over what the treasurer’s ‘missus’ wore on budget night

Laura Chalmers’ outfit prompted some to brand her husband ‘out of touch’ – but others pointed to sexism in the coverage. Plus: more brickbats as Walkleys drop Ampol

The Guardian - AU

For Australia’s most vulnerable, the budget didn’t do nearly enough

The Albanese government has had three budgets now to show some bravery in addressing unwaged poverty. Its offerings are paltry.

Crikey

Cost-shifting 101: a repeat lesson for local governments

Federal budget leaves country and regional councils, and their ratepayers, begging again

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Morning Mail: Labor’s $45m ad blitz, abused women in legal trap, household solar export charge criticised

Treasurer reveals plan to spruik Future Made policy in an exclusive Guardian interview; thousands denied help to fight domestic violence cases

The Guardian - AU

Chalmers says Dutton’s budget reply lacks economic credibility – as it happened

Treasurer accuses opposition leader of failing to explain how he would pay for suite of measures

The Guardian - AU

Fellas, if you want there to be more babies, be a dad. A dad in the home

Inaccessible work, outrageous childcare costs and the threat of family violence are only some of the issues holding back Australia’s birthrate

The Guardian - AU

Dutton pledges to slash migration to fix housing crisis

Peter Dutton has laid out a plan to get Australia "back on track" in his budget response that would crack down on migration and international students.

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Australia’s budget has ‘gaping hole’ in funds for DV victims, environment and housing, advocates say

Labor touts cost of living package as ‘substantial’ but advocates say changes are inadequate

The Guardian - AU

Dutton readies budget reply as Chalmers links migration cut to inflation fight

Treasurer says migration ‘important’ but needs to be ‘well managed’

The Guardian - AU

Budget surplus boasting 'unconscionable' in cost of living crisis

Hunter groups say the surplus is nothing to praise.

Newcastle Herald

From ‘Jimflation’ to ‘Lucky Chalm’: How did the Australian press cover the 2024 budget?

The federal budget offers an insight into the political biases and blind spots among Australia’s major media players.

Crikey

Future Made in Australia: what’s in the $23bn package meant to create a ‘renewable energy superpower’

Jim Chalmers’ budget didn’t answer all the questions about what projects will be funded but there is a lot more clarity now

The Guardian - AU

States query GST carve-up despite 'constructive' budget

The reviews are rolling in for the federal budget, with Australia's two most populous states publicly questioning the support they have received from Canberra.

AAP

The budget proves Labor is losing touch with women voters

Perhaps the people who aren’t struggling to pay rent or put food on the table can donate their $300 energy bill rebate to a frontline service.

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How to claim your $300 in energy rebates

Some energy bill relief for Australian households.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Labor’s cost-of-living budget, parliament fundraiser ‘shock’, manhunt in France

Treasurer hopes cost-of-living help will secure votes without fanning inflationary flames; literary world mourns the ‘Canadian Chekhov’

The Guardian - AU

Senator breaks ranks on Gaza – as it happened

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Sparks fly over energy bill handouts for the wealthy

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended a handout of energy rebates to all households despite calls to have it extended more to those struggling to make ends meet.

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Off-ramps built into Labor's future industries agenda

Another era of prosperity is at the heart of the government's new industry plan, yet much hinges on its design to ensure taxpayer funds are used wisely.

Crikey

All the secret budget costs you’re not allowed to know about

It’s your tax money — just don’t ask where it’s going.

Crikey

Another surplus? How big? Here’s the budget at a glance

There’s money for defence, tax cuts, housing, energy rebates, and much more. Here’s your quick guide to the budget.

Crikey

Is this the closest we’ll get to a stereotypical Labor budget?

The federal budget is equal parts restraint and reform, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said in his press conference this afternoon. In fact, it’s neither.

The Guardian - AU

2024 budget delivers minor surplus but deficits loom over economy as Australia’s spending ramps up

Major shortfalls predicted over next two years as Jim Chalmers downplays potential for inflationary pressures

The Guardian - AU

Australia budget 2024: the six graphs you need to see

A surplus matters less than what choices the government makes in its budget – here’s what Jim Chalmers’ statement tells us

Crikey

Labor’s budget eyes a flagging economy and voters. But is it a ‘magic pudding’?

With an election on the horizon, the government’s budget is heavy with stimulus-focused spending that it’ll be hoping appeases voters. But will it worsen inflation?

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