Coalition supports Labor's decision to wind back energy rebates

09/12/2025 11 min
Coalition supports Labor's decision to wind back energy rebates

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Episode Synopsis


The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to keep interest rates on hold today as the government prepares to deliver the mid-year budget update next week.Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced yesterday that the government's subsidy for electricity bills will not be extended into the new year, saying it was a "hard" decision made by the cabinet in recognition of "pressure on the budget".Guest: Ted O'Brien, Deputy Opposition Leader and Shadow TreasurerProducer: Isadora Bogle