Michelle Grattan

University of Canberra

Over the past few days the prime minister has taken a hammering over his anticipated broken promises. He's betting, probably correctly, the debate will quickly move on.

Stephen Bartos

University of Canberra

Ambitious but risky, it relies on oil prices falling and states and territories cooperating with the commonwealth. The capital gains tax and trusts reforms will make the system fairer and help young people.

John Hawkins

University of Canberra

The Treasury forecasts assume the Middle East conflict eases and allows global oil prices to fall from mid-2026 (that is, very soon).