CANBERRA, ACT, May 12 -- The Treasurer of Australia issued the following transcript:
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Subjects: 2026 Budget
James Willis:
The Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who has just delivered his fifth Budget in Canberra. He joins us live from Parliament House. Treasurer, thanks for your time.
Jim Chalmers:
Thanks for having me back on the show, James.
Willis:
Can we start with an obvious question about your long‑term commentary? Given you publicly ruled out, denied, slapped down, flat out said no to any changes to negative gearing or capital gains tax - why should anyone, Treasurer, take you on your word ever again?
Chalmers:
Well, first of all James, I want to acknowledge to you and to all of your listeners that the government has change...