The electorate of Farrer is holding a by-election this weekend and we’re expecting the contest will be a good one.

The NSW seat, which hugs the border with Victoria, belonged to former opposition leader Sussan Ley for 25 years. Now, it’s a microcosm of the pressures the Coalition is under from independent candidates and One Nation.

And as Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley puts it, Labor has grabbed the popcorn and is sitting this one out.

Also this week, RBA boss Michele Bullock made some unusually pointed remarks about inflation and government spending when she raised the cash rate again. Plus, we’ve been reporting on tax relief that’s expected to be announced in next week’s budget.

Joining Maley today is chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

The electorate of Farrer is holding a by-election this weekend and we&rsquo;re expecting the contest will be a good one.
The NSW seat, which hugs the border with Victoria, belonged to former opposition leader Sussan Ley for 25 years. Now, it&rsquo;s a microcosm of the pressures the Coalition is under from independent candidates and One Nation.
And as&nbsp;Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley puts it, Labor has grabbed the popcorn and is sitting this one out.
Also this week, RBA boss Michele Bullock made some unusually pointed remarks about inflation and government spending when she raised the cash rate again. Plus, we&rsquo;ve been reporting on tax relief that&rsquo;s expected to be announced in next week&rsquo;s budget.
Joining Maley today is chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

Cut through the noise of federal politics with news, views and expert analysis from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age with host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

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‘Popcorn out’ for Farrer by-election, plus the RBA’s pointed comments on government spending

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We’re officially in our budget backlash era, with claims of death taxes, of aspirations killed, and the outraged cries of crypto bros across the nation. Not to mention, of course, the genuine anxiety from regular small business owners and shareholders who are unsure of how all of these changes will affect them.

Our guest this week is former Labor opposition leader Bill Shorten, who is now the vice chancellor of the University of Canberra. Shorten knows a thing or two about such backlash, having taken changes to negative gearing and the  capital gains tax to not one, but two elections — 2016 and 2019.

Hosting today’s conversation is Jacqueline Maley, alongside chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

We&rsquo;re officially in our budget backlash era, with claims of death taxes, of aspirations killed, and the outraged cries of crypto bros across the nation.&nbsp;Not to mention, of course, the genuine anxiety from regular small business owners and shareholders who are unsure of how all of these changes will affect them.
Our guest this week is former Labor opposition leader Bill Shorten, who is now the vice chancellor of the University of Canberra. Shorten knows a thing or two about such backlash, having taken changes to negative gearing and the&nbsp; capital gains tax to not one, but two elections &mdash; 2016 and 2019.
Hosting today&rsquo;s conversation is Jacqueline Maley, alongside chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

Most people don’t have trusts, or multiple houses: Bill Shorten on the budget’s tax changes

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The federal budget was pitched as a big moment for a progressive government that wants to equalise wealth and home ownership.

And one of the main attacks from the opposition is that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had to break a promise in order to get there.

So will the broken promise line resonate if the changes are broadly supported by the public?

Also today, Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal talk about Coalition leader Angus Taylor’s plan to centre immigration in his budget reply speech, including that non-citizens should be blocked from welfare payments.

We also check in on One Nation’s Farrer by-election win and how significant a threat the party now poses to Labor.

 

Background reading:
Budget fallout: Next tax war will be over rival income tax cuts
Confused by the federal budget? We answer your questions

The federal budget was pitched as a big moment for a progressive government that wants to equalise wealth and home ownership.
And one of the main attacks from the opposition is that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had to break a promise in order to get there.
So will the broken promise line resonate if the changes are broadly supported by the public?
Also today,&nbsp;Inside Politics host Jacqueline Maley and chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal talk about Coalition leader Angus Taylor&rsquo;s plan to centre immigration in his budget reply speech, including that non-citizens should be blocked from welfare payments.
We also check in on One Nation&rsquo;s Farrer by-election win and how significant a threat the party now poses to Labor.
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Background reading:
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<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/budget-fallout-next-tax-war-will-be-over-rival-income-tax-cuts-20260513-p5zwfo.html">Budget fallout: Next tax war will be over rival income tax cuts</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/confused-by-the-federal-budget-we-answer-your-questions-20260514-p5zx11.html">Confused by the federal budget? We answer your questions</a></li>
</ul>

Does a broken promise matter in a broken system, and Angus Taylor’s migrant plan

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Inflation figures were out this week, and it wasn’t good news. Next week’s interest rates figures from the Reserve Bank aren't looking crash hot either. So how do these results impact Jim Chalmers’ impending budget and what are the chances the treasurer will press ahead with changes to taxes and housing?

We also chat about the government’s new favourite buzzwords from ‘intergenerational equity’ to ‘resilience’ and what they really mean.

And finally, we discuss whether Angus Taylor’s argument that Welcome to Country greetings were overused was a dog whistle from the opposition leader, or reflects a broad sentiment in the community.

Joining host Jacqueline Maley this week are chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal and senior economics correspondent Shane Wright.

Inflation figures were out this week, and it wasn&rsquo;t good news. Next week&rsquo;s interest rates figures from the Reserve Bank aren't looking crash hot either. So how do these results impact Jim Chalmers&rsquo; impending budget and what are the chances the treasurer will press ahead with changes to taxes and housing?
We also chat about the government&rsquo;s new favourite buzzwords from &lsquo;intergenerational equity&rsquo; to &lsquo;resilience&rsquo; and what they really mean.
And finally, we discuss whether Angus Taylor&rsquo;s argument that Welcome to Country greetings were overused was a dog whistle from the opposition leader, or reflects a broad sentiment in the community.
Joining host Jacqueline Maley this week are chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal and senior economics correspondent Shane Wright.

Why young people are so angry about housing, and whether this budget will fix it

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‘Popcorn out’ for Farrer by-election, plus the RBA’s pointed comments on government spending

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