Chalmers Criticizes Australian Housing Status Quo Amid Rising Gas Tax Revenue
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- •On May 11, 2026, Treasurer Jim Chalmers stated that the Labor government has chosen the 'hard road of reform' in the federal budget.
- •Chalmers described the current Australian housing market as 'unacceptable' during his public remarks.
- •The federal budget includes increased revenue from gas taxes, as revealed on May 9, 2026.
- •The additional gas tax revenue provides the government with more fiscal resources potentially available for housing market interventions.
- •The housing reforms are part of the government's broader economic strategy outlined in the 2026 federal budget.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Australian government successfully implements housing reforms housing affordability could improve, benefiting Australian homebuyers and reducing economic strain on lower-income households.
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WESTABC News (AU) - Just InLive: Chalmers says Labor has chosen 'hard road of reform' in federal budgetWESTABC News (AU) - Just InChalmers reveals gas tax revenue is up in federal budgetFINANCEBloomberg - MarketsAustralia to Tackle ‘Unacceptable’ Housing Market, Chalmers SaysFINANCEBloomberg - MarketsChalmers on 'Unacceptable' Australian Housing Status Quo