The Caucus Dining Room
Alan Moir
Days before the delivery of the 2023–24 Budget, Alan Moir mused on the difficult task facing Treasurer Jim Chalmers as he struggled to meet the expectations of Labor’s full house of political factions. Less than two weeks out from Budget day, the Labor caucus was still discussing raising the Jobseeker allowance.
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