Jim Chalmers on justifying broken promises
- Written by Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Even before it is delivered on Tuesday, the budget’s looming broken promises are bringing a political backlash.
Anthony Albanese pledged at the election not to touch negative gearing or capital gains tax – the budget is set to alter both.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is not unaware of the political reaction but argues “what matters...













