Chalmers财务主任拒绝反对派的支出计划,以盈余为借口,并反对GST涨价。 Treasurer Chalmers rejects opposition spending plan, citing surpluses and rejecting GST hike.

财务主任Jim Chalmers拒绝了反对党领袖Angus Taylor提出的两党支出限制提案, 称该提案出于政治动机, 质疑泰勒的经济信誉。 Treasurer Jim Chalmers rejected a bipartisan spending restraint proposal from Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, calling it politically motivated and questioning Taylor’s economic credibility. 这项提议旨在解决预计超过1万亿美元的联邦支出不断增加的问题,推动债务接近9 930亿美元,引发了关于财政责任的辩论。 The offer, aimed at addressing rising federal spending projected to exceed $1 trillion and push debt near $993 billion, sparked debate over fiscal responsibility. Chalmers引用了连续两次预算盈余作为劳动党财政纪律的证据。 Chalmers cited two consecutive budget surpluses as evidence of Labor’s fiscal discipline. 国际货币基金组织敦促在2026年5月的预算中进行全面的税务改革,包括潜在的GST和公司税变化,尽管Chalmers排除了GST涨幅的可能性。 The International Monetary Fund urged comprehensive tax reform in the May 2026 budget, including potential GST and corporate tax changes, though Chalmers ruled out a GST hike. 自由党批评政府拒绝合作,并警告经济风险。 The Liberal Party criticized the government’s refusal to cooperate, warning of economic risks.