About this episode

The episode analyzes the 2026 Federal Budget presented by Treasurer Jim Chalmers and discusses the insights from Grattan's experts.

On Tuesday, 12th of May, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his fifth budget under the Albanese government. What did Grattan's experts make of this year's Budget, and what was left on the cutting room floor? The Grattan Podcast is produced by the Grattan Institute, an independent think tank focused on Australian public policy. Subscribe for expert analysis on the issues shaping Australia's future.

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Host: Grattan Institute

Topics covered

• Federal Budget
• Australian public policy
• Grattan analysis
• government spending
• economic policy

Keywords

• Budget 2026
• Jim Chalmers
• Grattan Institute
• Albanese government
• economic analysis

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Organizations: Albanese government

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