14 h. ago Trump’s tariff war will hit budget hard as turmoil costs Australia billions

Economic fallout from Donald Trump’s tariffs will hit whoever wins government, with Australia unable to escape the global economic slowdown.

Events

5 d. ago Taylor dodges debate with Chalmers, pins budget repair on stronger economy

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has channelled the British Labour Party by betting on growth to repair the budget while shying away from debating Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Politics

5 d. ago Taylor dodges Press Club debate with Chalmers, pins budget repair on stronger economy

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has channelled the British Labour Party by betting on growth to repair the budget while shying away from debating Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Politics

8 d. ago Albanese edges ahead of Dutton as Labor bounces back after budget: poll

The dramatic swing has tightened the race for power in the opening stage of the election campaign, putting Labor and the Coalition neck and neck in two-party terms.

Politics

1 week ago Budget rules have gone the way of skinny jeans, no matter who wears the pants

Fiscal discipline has been all but abandoned in favour of vote-buying.

Politics

1 week ago From Gaga to tradwives: Signs of economic doom, according to the internet

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the Australian economy is on the up and up, but social media tells a different tale. Welcome to the world of “recession indicators”.

Politics

1 week ago Australian Labor Party paid content creators’ travel costs for budget

Podcast hosts, feminist influencers and content creators were allowed into the lockup for the first time – and will be joining the prime minister on the campaign trail.

Politics

1 week ago Federal decision on Woodside’s North West Shelf delayed until after election

The new deadline of May 31 was uploaded to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water website on federal budget day.

Politics

1 week ago ‘Can I get a signature?’ How influencers covered the budget and will join the campaign trail

Podcast hosts, feminist influencers and content creators were allowed into the lockup for the first time – and will be joining the prime minister on the campaign trail.

Science

1 week ago Listen: Modest budget full of sweeteners, no ‘grand message’

It wasn’t a bold budget, but then again, pre-election budgets never are, senior economics correspondent Shane Wright tells The Morning Edition podcast.

Politics

1 week ago Lululemon brand ambassador, finance advisers: 13 content creators get advance budget reading

Podcast hosts, feminist influencers and content creators have been allowed into parliament’s budget lock-up for an early reading of the Albanese government’s fiscal plan.

Politics

1 week ago Treasurer Jim Chalmers answers tough questions on federal budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has sat down for a post-budget interview with 9News chief political editor Charles Croucher.

Politics

1 week ago Treasurer delivers tax cut, bill relief and deficit in fourth budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is trying to shield Australians from cost pressures while not unintentionally making things worse.

Economics

1 week ago Federal budget 2025 as it happened: Coalition opposes Jim Chalmers’ $17 billion in surprise tax cuts as Labor makes pre

Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his fourth federal budget, as the government prepares to call a May election.

Economics

1 week ago Federal budget 2025 LIVE updates: Coalition set to oppose Jim Chalmers’ $17 billion in surprise tax cuts as Labor makes pre

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is handing down his fourth federal budget, as the government prepares to call a May election. Follow live.

Economics

1 week ago Federal budget 2025 LIVE updates: Coalition opposes Jim Chalmers’ $17 billion in surprise tax cuts as Labor makes pre

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is handing down his fourth federal budget, as the government prepares to call a May election. Follow live.

Economics

1 week ago Government spending takes $35 billion chunk out of the budget

Despite a $4 billion fall in one of its biggest expenses, new tax cuts and higher spending on healthcare have eaten into the government’s progress in cutting back on deficits.

Economics

1 week ago Labor’s brazen $36b pitch for votes – but you’ll have to wait for the pay

The opposition has already rejected Labor’s surprise tax cut, but did not rule out an alternative plan.

Economics

1 week ago We asked what you thought of the budget. Here’s what you said

We asked these Australians to tell us what they thought of the budget. Here is what they said.

Politics

1 week ago Federal budget 2025 LIVE updates: Chalmers reveals $17 billion in surprise tax cuts in pre

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is handing down his fourth federal budget, as the government prepares to call a May election. Follow live.

Economics