Treasurer says next week’s budget will save more than it spends. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The government is boasting of making bigger than usual savings in next week’s budget, with Jim Chalmers saying his fourth budget will have “more restraint”. The treasurer said: Responsible economic management has been a hallmark of this Albanese Government and the May Budget will be our most responsible yet. We’re getting the budget in better nick because that helps to fund the things that Australians need and deserve like Medicare, aged care and cost-of-living relief. In this Budget you’ll see more responsible economic management and more restraint from the Albanese Government. Continue reading...
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Australia news live: Chalmers says budget will pay down more debt; families of Bondi shooting victims to take stand at royal commission
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced that the upcoming budget will prioritize fiscal responsibility and debt reduction. He stated that the budget, his fourth, will demonstrate "more restraint" and achieve greater savings than usual.
Stephanie ConveryThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-05-03 · 21:48 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced that the upcoming budget will prioritize fiscal responsibility and debt reduction. He stated that the budget, his fourth, will demonstrate "more restraint" and achieve greater savings than usual. Chalmers emphasized that this responsible economic management aims to fund essential services such as Medicare and aged care, as well as provide cost-of-living relief for Australians. The announcement was made in the context of live news updates. Separately, the article also mentions that the families of victims from the Bondi shooting will be taking a stand at a royal commission.
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Families of Bondi shooting victims will take a stand at a royal commission.
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The May Budget will be the most responsible yet.
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Responsible economic management has been a hallmark of this Albanese Government.
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The upcoming budget will have more restraint and make bigger than usual savings.
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The upcoming budget will pay down more debt.
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