Budget, Book Bans & Boosting the Economy | Q+A

This week on Q+A ... Ahead of the federal budget we get, a debate on the federal budget we want.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers faces global instability, rising debt, mounting welfare bills, stubborn inflation and a financially stressed electorate that could throw out the government within a year. Former Treasury boss Ken Henry warns we’re on a “knife edge” and squibbing critical economic reform.
So what should be in the books on Tuesday? What are the spending priorities and where’s the fat to pay for them? What would a fairer, more sustainable tax system look like? How do we seize new opportunities and rebuild the economy to deliver better services, higher productivity and future wealth?
Panellists: Independent MP for Wentworth Allegra Spender, Independent Senator for ACT David Pocock, NSW Shadow Minister for Health Matt Kean Broadcaster & journalist Janine Perrett and Political strategist Kos Samaras.
This episode was broadcast on Monday May 13, 2024.
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