Is this the budget we need? Our experts deliver their verdicts
Jim Chalmers’ fifth budget broke election promises, but the government says it simply had to rebalance Australia’s wealth.
Here’s what our experts thought.
Chalmers defends property tax overhaul
- Budget 2026 live updates: Coalition pledges to repeal Chalmers’ tax reforms amid mixed reception for ‘difficult’ budget The Guardian —
- Australia Tackles Property Tax Breaks, Disappoints on Deficit Bloomberg —
- Treasurer backs budget changes Sydney Morning Herald —
- Live: Chalmers defends negative gearing changes in budget wash-up ABC News —
- PM defends broken pledge on property tax Sydney Morning Herald —