Only four ministers, including Chalmers, report net savings amid $6.5B deficit
Only four Australian government ministers, including Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Infrastructure Minister Catherine King, recorded net savings this financial year. The government faced an overall budget deficit of $6.5 billion, escalating concerns about inflation and spending ahead of the mid-year budget update. Ministers are searching for further savings as public service hiring pressures mount.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 19:48 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 20:00 UTC
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