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2026-27 Federal Budget: Big ambitions, mixed results

CommBank economists examine whether the much-anticipated 2026-27 federal budget lives up to its major ambitions.

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers the 2026-27 Federal Budget in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch)

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Meet Ranil Boteju, CommBank’s Chief AI Officer, as he talks about returning to the bank, its approach to artificial intelligence, and why he believes AI will become embedded in everything we do.

Australia faces growing pressure to balance its economic ties with China and strategic relationship with the United States. CommBank Economist Madison Cartwright explores trade, critical minerals, supply chain resilience and the future of the global economy.

Members of the Chinese community in Hurstville have come together for a targeted scam awareness session – delivered in both Mandarin and English.

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