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Australian Budget Divides Public Opinion

Updated 2026-05-14 15:20 UTC 1 source Negative

Jim Chalmers’ budget benefits younger and less well-off households but fails to attract support from middle-class Gen X voters, who are increasingly turning to the right-wing One Nation party. The policy changes could impact voter sentiment in upcoming elections.

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The Guardian
Jim Chalmers’ budget tips the scales in favour of younger and less well-off households – but it’s middle-class gen X that are turning to the rightwing partyExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget c
2026-05-14 15:00 UTC
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