Amy Remeikis

March 25, 2025

Q: Put it another way, a political advantage, whether you want to engage with that or not, outweighs the impact on the…

Q: Tax cuts are popular, but still political, are you stealing Peter Dutton thunder? Jim Chalmers: I see these cuts in economic…

Oh look – one of Richard Denniss’ and Greg Jericho’s favourite phrases (I hear it in my sleep) makes it into the…

Sorry, just had to go scream into the abyss. The treasurer has run to the ABC studios for the traditional ‘straight into…

Greg Jericho’s reaction

This pre-election budget is designed to annoy the least number of people. It has modest sweeteners in the form of tax cuts,…

There was a standing ovation and a few woots, lots of hugs and pats on the back. And then that’s it –…

Winners and losers (yes we hate that title too)

Winners Well, everyone who earns more than $18,200. Everyone gets a tax cut – up to $268 in 2026-27 and another one…

Conclusion

Chalmers is finishing this all up now: It’s even more important and even more remarkable that Australia’s economy is turning the corner…

Chalmers is bringing it home now: In a tight Budget, we’ve made room to boost our defences, strengthen Medicare, help people doing…

Trump and Australia’s place in the world

This is the Trump section. Chalmers: In these uncertain times, economic security and national security are increasingly intertwined. We’re supporting stability and…