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    Breakfast Wrap: Shorten vindicated by budget tax reforms

    13/05/2026 | 24 mins.
    Former Labor Opposition leader Bill Shorten says he's vindicated by negative gearing changes introduced by the Treasurer in last night's budget.
    Mr Shorten attempted to bring in similar tax reforms in the 2019 election campaign that he ultimately lost to Scott Morrison.
    Mr Shorten shares his views first with Radio National Breakfast. 
    Then, we get the latest analysis on the budget from Tom Crowley, and hear from the Treasurer and Shadow Treasurer.
    Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.
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    What are the budget 'sleeper' items you may have missed?

    12/05/2026 | 6 mins.
    What are some of the budget spends or savings you may have missed in the headlines? 
    Our political correspondent Tom Crowley and business and economics correspondent Carrington Clarke take us through what they spotted during the lock-up.
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    Welfare groups say poorest Australians left behind in budget

    12/05/2026 | 8 mins.
    Ahead of the budget, a coalition of leading advocacy groups was calling for changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax.
    This group got its wish - but are concerned the budget is not doing enough to help Australia's poorest people. 
    Guest: Kristin O'Connell, co-founder of the Antipoverty Centre, and disability pension support recipient
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    Changing Australia: Neil Saintilan and the world of wetlands

    12/05/2026 | 9 mins.
    As the world slowly warms and sea levels rise, there are questions about what this means for mangroves and wetlands.
    Neil Saintilan is a world leading earth scientist whose research has changed our understanding of how coastal wetlands work and respond to rising sea-levels.
    He's recently been recognised for his work in this space, winning the Australian Academy of Science's Mawson Medal.
    Guest: Professor Neil Saintilan, Professor of Environmental Sciences Macquarie University
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    Business welcomes productivity boost in budget, ACTU says tax changes are fairer

    12/05/2026 | 12 mins.
    Treasurer Jim Chalmers says this is a budget that will generate real productivity gains for business - while delivering a real lift in living standards for workers through tax cuts and winding back investment perks. 
    Guests: Bran Black, CEO of the Business Council of Australia and Michele O'Neil, President of the Australian Council of Trade Unions
    Producer: Jason Whittaker

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