Federal budget 2026 winners and losers: rich families, overseas travellers and illegal tobacco – summary

Taxpayers and first home buyers are the winners in Labor’s 2026 budget, while rich families could be among the losers. Find out who is better off and who is worse off in Chalmers’ budget

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Being a winner or a loser from the federal budget can be the difference between hundreds of dollars – or tightening your belt even further.

Federal budget 2026 winners and losers: rich families, overseas travellers and illegal tobacco – summary

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