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May 2024
15m 2s

Paul Kelly on Jim Chalmers’ dilemma

THE AUSTRALIAN
About this episode

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he’s got the balance right ahead of the Federal budget. So, what’s driving him – and kind of budget will it be?

Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app.

This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.

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