'We're under pressure too', Chalmers tells treasurers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers asked the states to recognise the federal budget was also under pressure. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Any new GST deal will need to consider pressures on both the Commonwealth and state budgets, the federal treasurer says.

The GST "no worse off guarantee" was discussed at the treasurers' meeting in Brisbane on Friday, with states hoping to make the temporary top-up to GST payments - which is due to expire in 2027 - a permanent fixture.