Battle for the Australian Dream: Key Takeaways From the 2nd Treasurers’ Debate

Chalmers and Taylor discussed over tax relief, budget blowouts, and who can ease household pain.

An aerial view of completed housing in a recently developed estate in Clyde North in the federal seat of Holt in Melbourne's south-east in Australia on March 26, 2025. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images

In their second debate, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and his counterpart Angus Taylor sparred over housing, tax cuts, and energy.

It follows a weekend of housing policy announcements tied to tax cuts.