Labor’s budget resembled a seven-course degustation. It was welcome, but why don’t voters feel sated? (opens in new tab)

None of the budget measures will change the outcome for most would-be home buyers in the short term, but Jim Chalmers’ reforms go well beyond one electoral cycleExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverageFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email,free app or daily news podcastIf last year’s federal budget was a fairy floss-like pre-election sugar hit, then this year’s is more like a seven-course degustation. But, while it offers a wide rang...