Good morning. It’s a big day for Jim Chalmers as he maps out the state of the economy. The big question is: can he find the money for cost-of-living relief from a fiscal “sweet spot” – and will he use it?
But there are more urgent concerns for people in far north Queensland as they prepare for Cyclone Jasper to hit today. Overseas, the Cop28 talks are going into extra time and Rishi Sunak has faced a crucial Commons vote to “stop the boats”.
