Rate hikes, rising inflation and difficult decisions: key takeaways from Jim Chalmers’ budget update

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Patrick Commins Economics editorDecember 17, 2025 at 03:07 AM

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers presented the mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (Myefo), claiming it to be the "most responsible" update on record. The update reveals a multibillion-dollar improvement in the budget bottom line. The government plans to allocate additional funding to mental health services, the CSIRO, and trade training programs. The Myefo addresses the current economic climate of rising inflation and interest rate hikes. The update outlines the government's approach to navigating these economic challenges and making difficult fiscal decisions.

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