Brisbane Times ·general ·1 hour ago

Budget 2026 ‘haunted by the ghost of Bill Shorten’

Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2026 federal budget on Tuesday amid criticism over unfulfilled promises reminiscent of former Labor leader Bill Shorten's 2016 campaign. Journalists Charles Croucher and Andrew Probyn questioned whether the budget's ambitious goals would materialize or remain hollow pledges. The comparison reflects ongoing scrutiny of Labor's ability to deliver on its economic commitments.

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