There will be energy bill relief and a cap on the price of medicines at the treasurer’s big reveal on Tuesday, but Australia is heading back into deficit
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The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will hand down his fourth budget on Tuesday, which doubles as a launchpad for the Albanese government’s re-election campaign.
Ahead of the big reveal at 7.30pm on Tuesday, here’s a rundown of what we know so far.