Australia News LIVE: Chalmers to Hand Down Federal Budget Tonight; Australians Leave Hantavirus Ship; Soldier Dies During Army Parachute Training

Federal budget — what we know and how Australia is reacting

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced major tax reforms that he said will target intergenerational inequity.

Chalmers unveils a 'reforming' federal budget in major overhaul of tax system — as it happened

The treasurer unveils a "reforming" federal budget with sweeping changes, including a tax cut for workers. Take a look back at the day's coverage here.

Australia news LIVE: Chalmers to hand down federal budget tonight; Australians leave hantavirus ship; Soldier dies during army parachute training

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond as the government prepares to hand down its federal budget tonight.

Federal Budget to be handed down tonight

Residents across Northern New South Wales will be watching tonight’s budget closely… particularly whether the government’s savings, will come at a cost to them.

Market Open: Oz to start Budget Day green; Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'huge life support'

At The Bell – Australian shares are heading for what has become a fairly rare green day these months, with futures pointing to a +0.3% advance under more U.S.-Iran negotiations and Jim Chalmers’ budget looming. Hear from all the ASX-listed companies that were at the RIU Resources Round-Up in Sydney, right here on HotCopper.com. Over a dozen interviews. Energy shares are expected to be a hot watch today, after Trump admitted the Iran ceasefire wa…