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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp, Amy Remeikis, Daniel Hurst, Luca Ittimani ,Sarah Basford Canales and Josh Butler

Australian federal budget 2024: what we know so far and what to expect

A composite image featuring treasurer Jim Chalmers
Neither scorched-earth nor a free-for-all: treasurer Jim Chalmers says a second surplus is within reach for his 2024 budget. Composite: AAP/Getty

On 14 May the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will deliver his second full-year budget.

Chalmers has promised more cost-of-living relief in a budget that he says tackles inflation but sets Australia’s economy up for growth – neither scorched-earth nor a free-for-all of spending.

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