Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to present the much-anticipated Federal Budget of 2023 on Tuesday, 9th May, as households and businesses across Australia grapple with rising inflation and the escalating cost-of-living crisis.
ABC promises an all-encompassing coverage of the event, with expert analysis and exclusive interviews throughout the evening.
Kicking off at 7:30pm, Chalmers will deliver his second budget speech, addressing the nation’s economic challenges and outlining the government’s plans. Following the Treasurer’s address, at 8:00pm, ABC News will air a special budget edition hosted by Sarah Ferguson and Jeremy Fernandez.
This segment will feature interviews with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, alongside in-depth analysis from esteemed political journalists Laura Tingle, Andrew Probyn, and David Speers.
Furthermore, David Chau will provide insights into the budget’s implications for businesses, Shalailah Medhora will examine the government’s strategy to alleviate the cost-of-living burden on young people and the unemployed, and Dan Bourchier will discuss budget allocations for the Voice initiative.
At 9:00pm, David Speers will host a primetime Insiders Budget Special, where he and a panel of the program’s most popular commentators will dissect the Federal Budget and assess its political ramifications, as well as the potential impact on everyday Australians.
Rounding out the evening’s coverage, Kathryn Robinson will host a half-hour segment of The Business at 9:30pm, further analysing the budget’s financial implications.
In addition, the ABC will broadcast Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s Budget Reply speech at 7:30pm (AEST) on Thursday, 11th May.
