PolicyEconomyFederal budgetPrint articleOpinionOur fiscal strategy strikes the right balanceWe are repairing the budget without hurting an already weak economy, putting people under more pressure or ignoring urgent and unavoidable spending.Jim ChalmersFederal treasurerSep 30, 2024 – 7.27pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginResponsible economic management has been a hallmark of the Albanese government since day one, and there’s no clearer proof than the two straight surpluses we’ve delivered.Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivering his third budget in May this year. GettyLoading...Jim Chalmers is the federal treasurer.SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreFederal budgetOpinionAustralian economyLatest In EconomyFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Policy