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In contrast to Taylor’s claims, Chalmers stated that the surplus was achieved not by increasing taxes but by reducing spending.
The surplus is estimated to have been generated largely due to two major reforms in NDIS and aged care policies.
The government has also increased first home buyer grants in an electoral bid to target young families.
The Liberal National Party has already promised to support funding in the state budget, before seeing the document.
A professional speechwriter will be paid around $300,000 a year to assist NDIS Minister Bill Shorten, despite there being an existing communications team.
Total state government debt is set to reach $188 billion by 2027-28.
A senior economist says the 2024 budget will do little, if anything, to address housing issues in Australia.
The opposition, however, argues the budget ‘does nothing to help Australians get ahead and to restore their standard of living.’
Western Australia has delivered its sixth budget surplus in a row and says there’s more to come.
Treasurer Tim Pallas says the budget is about helping families and address inflation.
