Why every story in politics hinges on budget night | ABC News

The federal budget is the biggest night in Australian politics. But it’s easy to be cynical since it’s often described as a cold exercise in dollars and cents. In reality, it’s where the big political narratives of the year meet in a single story about how the government runs the country.
Health funding, welfare payments, climate change, the NDIS, the housing crisis, domestic violence – if there’s money involved, every area of policy depends on the budget. Here’s what to expect from Treasurer Jim Chalmers this year.
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