The 2026 Budget For Basic B*tches

Reporting from Parliament House in Canberra, The Quicky's Taylah Strano is bringing you 2026–27 Budget For Basic B*tches. Last night the Federal Budget officially dropped and Treasurer Jim Chalmers says it is Australia's most important and ambitious budget in decades. But if the mention of capital gains tax makes you want to stare blankly at a cube cheese platter, don't worry, we’ve translated the jargon into Basic B*tch English. 🗞️ HEADLINES Labor is preparing for a major fight over proposed tax reforms targeting property investors and wealthier Australians Harvey Weinstein’s defence has urged jurors to acquit him in the latest retrial of a rape allegation brought during the #MeToo movement An inquest will examine dementia care and police responses to aggressive incidents Australia’s response to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship will involve the long-empty Bullsbrook quarantine facility in WA. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are being sued by two Miami police officers over their film The Rip.  📩 GET IN TOUCH Got a story, news tip-off, feedback or dilemma? Send us a voice note or email us at [email protected] 🎙️ CREDITS Host: Taylah Strano  Guest: The Hon. Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance & Women  Audio Producer: Scott Stronach  Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here and our TikTok here Discover more Mamamia podcasts here Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and check it out here! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.