The Age
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Budget 2026 ‘haunted by the ghost of Bill Shorten’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2026 federal budget, which faced scrutiny over ambitious spending commitments. The budget's fiscal strategy drew comparisons to former Labor leader Bill Shorten's policy approach. Analysts questioned the sustainability of the government's proposed expenditures amid economic pressures.
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