Will the budget annoy 'rich boomers'?

Will the budget annoy 'rich boomers'?

Author: ABC Australia May 8, 2026 Duration: 34:00
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It's been a budget focused week in politics, but the arrival of a cohort of so-called ISIS brides has stolen some of that pre-budget spotlight. And speaking of budgets, is Treasurer Jim Chalmer's fifth set to be more exciting than the others? Well, PK admits she's excited at the "opening of a can" but both her and Fran agree that with promise of this being a big reforming budget, it's more closely watched than usual. And when should politicians change their mind — and when is it just 'dishonest'? Why has the PM linked a gas profits tax to shoring up fuel supply overseas? And what's the Coalition's 'strategy' on One Nation? Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly answer your clever queries on this special Question Time edition of The Party Room. Catch-up on the LIVE SHOW on ABC Listen or on Apple here or on Spotify here. Got a burning question? Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au

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