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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 25 MIN

It's all a bit 'grim' for Jim

from Politics Now · host Australian Broadcasting Corporation

As Treasurer Jim Chalmers heads to the US for as G20 finance meeting, the IMF has delivered a dire warning about global economic growth and inflation.So, with less than a month to go until budget night, will this still be the big reforming budget we were expecting?Meanwhile, the Opposition is facing scrutiny for its newly unveiled immigration policy — so are there details beyond the "vibes"?Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.Got a burning question?Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at [email protected] free tickets to THE PARTY ROOM LIVE SHOW here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/10-years-of-the-party-room-tickets-1987025124637?aff=oddtdtcreatorListen to ABC Business Daily here: A warning from the IMF - ABC listenListen to Tuesday's Politics Now episode here: Will Albanese's 'petro-diplomacy' work? - ABC listen

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