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Croc Season

A tour guide says, 'Careful… they get very territorial this time of year.' In front of him is a 'beware of crocs' sign, and swimming in the river are Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Treasurer Jim Chalmers, Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce, Liberals leader Peter Dutton and Liberals MP Angus Taylor.

This cartoon was published the day before the federal Budget was handed down on 14 May. The Budget is a major annual event that can sway the fortunes of governments and oppositions alike. Harry Bruce depicts the major players - Anthony Albanese, Jim Chalmers, Barnaby Joyce, Peter Dutton and Angus Taylor - circling each other like hungry crocs.