Budget contains $45bn bottom-line improvement over four years as Jim Chalmers promises ‘spending restraint’ (opens in new tab)

Anthony Albanese says ‘very wide-ranging budget’ will have a focus on housing, productivity and fuel securityGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTuesday’s budget will reveal a $45bn improvement in the commonwealth’s bottom line over this and the next three financial years, as Jim Chalmers promises “spending restraint” at a time of high and rising inflation.The improvement in the forecast bottom line comes as Anthony Albanese defended expected reforms to negative gearing...