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Top economists give budget modest rating and doubt inflation will fall as planned

Asked to grade Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ third budget on his own criteria of delivering on “inflation in the near term and then growth in the medium term”, most of the 49 leading economists surveyed by the Economic Society of Australia and The Conversation have failed to give it top marks.

The Conversation

Peter Dutton makes Labor’s case. Tax breaks for landlords should be restricted to those who build homes

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton might have done us a favour.

The Conversation

Peter Dutton’s migration cuts would cost budget $34bn over coming decades, thinktank calculates

Grattan Institute estimate backs Jim Chalmers’ claim move would cost ‘billions’ – but opposition leader labels treasurer’s statement ‘voodoo economics’

The Guardian - AU

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Dutton’s plan to cut immigration would cost Australia’s economy ‘billions’, treasurer says

Jim Chalmers says a proposal to reduce permanent migration to ease the housing crisis would damage the country’s skills base

The Guardian - AU

Regions open to migrants even in plan to slash numbers

Regional towns and universities would continue to welcome international students and workers under the coalition's plan to address the housing crisis.

AAP

Budget replies reveal Coalition ‘all over the shop’, PM says, labelling Dutton’s nuclear policy ‘shocking’ – as it happened

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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

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Cost-shifting 101: a repeat lesson for local governments

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

Newcastle Herald

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.

AAP

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

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

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Budget surplus boasting 'unconscionable' in cost of living crisis

Hunter groups say the surplus is nothing to praise.

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

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.

The Canberra Times

How to claim your $300 in energy rebates

Some energy bill relief for Australian households.

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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.

AAP

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.

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

The Guardian - AU

Future Made in Australia: $23bn for ‘biggest transformation since Industrial Revolution’

Vast array of projects included in sweeping package aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing and speeding up path to net zero

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