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SBS sits down with independent MP Allegra Spender

SBS speaks with independent MP Allegra Spender to discuss the recent federal budget

Coalition positions itself as small business champion after Labor's budget tax reforms

The Coalition has vowed to support the small business sector as consternation grows over tax changes affecting capital gains. In his budget reply, Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson accused Labor of an attack on aspiration, and laid out the Liberal vision.

INTERVIEW: SBS talks to One Nation leader Pauline Hanson

Pauline Hanson has spoken with SBS Chief Political Correspondent Anna Henderson in a wide-ranging interview following the federal government’s 2026/27 budget announcement.

Labor defends budget housing tax changes despite critical polls

The contest continues over the future of Australia's tax system following last week's Federal Budget. The Coalition has flagged its own bold policies on tax and housing, while the Treasurer is working to sell a trio of changes affecting negative gearing, capital gains and trusts. Two new opinion polls suggest his federal budget has been poorly received by voters - but Jim Chalmers has declared the long-term gains from controversial housing tax changes are worth the short-term political pain.

Indigenous Australia reacts to the 2026 federal budget

The Federal Government says it's investing $1.2 billion in First Nations communities and Closing the Gap over five years as part of Tuesday's budget. Headline measures include new funding for remote jobs, community controlled health infrastructure, and programs to combat gendered violence. Despite these investments, some community leaders have told NITV they feel the budget left First Nations people behind.