Treasurer considers ‘broken’ housing market, tax reform ahead of federal budget | ABC NEWS

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been preparing to hand down his fifth federal budget, with housing and tax reform set to be top of the agenda.
National Affairs Correspondent Jane Norman sat down with the treasurer ahead of budget night to talk about the Farrer by-election, the ‘broken’ housing market, tax reform, cost-of-living relief, and the revenue prospects of gas export taxes.
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00:00 – One Nation’s win in Farrer a ‘bloodbath’ for the Coalition.
01:16 – $2b investment in local infrastructure for new housing developments.
02:39 – Status quo in housing market and tax system ‘unfair’.
05:45 – No ‘big cash splashes’ for cost-of-living relief.
07:08 – Considering the balance of taxes on assets versus income.
08:05 – When Australians can expect an EV road user charge.
09:01 – Prioritising gas reserves amid strong calls for export taxes.

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