SMH ·general ·2 hours ago

Is this the budget we need? Our experts deliver their verdicts

Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered his fifth budget, breaking election promises while overhauling tax settings on negative gearing and capital gains to boost housing affordability for younger Australians. Five senior economics and political commentators offered mixed verdicts, with one calling it courageous and necessary, others warning geopolitical risks and demographic challenges could undermine forecasts dependent on lower oil prices.

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