Bad budgets 'linger'. Will this one?

Bad budgets 'linger'. Will this one?

Author: ABC Australia May 21, 2026 Duration: 39:00
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As the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers continue their big budget sell, they've faced fierce backlash from small business owners over changes to the CGT discount. While Labor billed this as a "housing reform budget", did they fail to lay the groundwork for broader taxation changes — and have they lost control of the narrative? And Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson has capitalised on the discontent, laying out vision that backs and rewards "self-starters". So, has he offered up an economic lifeline for Liberals? Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas are joined by Phil Coorey, AFR Political Editor on The Party Room. Got a burning question? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au  

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