Chalmers is bitten by the giveaway bug in a budget that contains good news for almost everyone
- Written by Stephen Bartos, Professor of Economics, University of Canberra
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been bitten by the giveaway bug. This budget contains not only the well-foreshadowed tax cuts for all taxpayers, but a range of new spending measures in health, education, infrastructure, aged care and more. There are few savings measures.
There are no new taxes, only the promise of stronger tax compliance from the...
