Independent economist Saul Eslake says the budget has surprised no one, and he revealed why he's in favour of the changes to negative gearing and CGT.

Independent economist Saul Eslake says the budget has surprised no one, and he revealed why he's in favour of the changes to negative gearing and CGT.

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Independent economist's snap reaction to 2026 federal budget

Money News host James Willis has grilled Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers about the 2026 federal budget.

Money News host James Willis has grilled Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers about the 2026 federal budget.

Full: Jim Chalmers on Money News

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his fifth budget with a major focus on reform and resilience, as well as intergenerational "fairness".

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his fifth budget with a major focus on reform and resilience, as well as intergenerational "fairness".

Full: Jim Chalmers' 2026 Budget Speech

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Phillip Coorey, Political Editor at the Australian Financial Review, and Tim Wilson, Shadow Treasurer, join James Willis for a preview of the Federal Budget.

🔊 Hear must-listen live coverage of the federal budget on 2GB, Tuesday 12th May 7PM AEST 📻

Phillip Coorey, Political Editor at the Australian Financial Review, and Tim Wilson, Shadow Treasurer, join James Willis for a preview of the Federal Budget.
🔊 Hear must-listen live coverage of the federal budget on 2GB, Tuesday 12th May 7PM AEST 📻

Independent economist's snap reaction to 2026 federal budget

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