Treasurer Jim Chalmers will unveil the largest change to property taxes this century, deep cuts to the NDIS and measures aimed at cutting business costs in Tuesday’s budget that will break election promises while mapping out plans to deliver affordable housing to young Australians.
In recognition of the inflation pressures facing the country that have forced the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates at its last three meetings, Chalmers will also pledge a $45 billion improvement to the nation’s finances with every dollar of extra tax revenue saved.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers at Parliament House on Monday, preparing for Tuesday’s budget.…