Treasurer Jim Chalmers promised a responsible budget, and one that helped Australians as costs soar.

There was some relief, but it wasn’t as generous as some advocates hoped.

So, has this Labor government threaded the needle, or did it avoid the most difficult challenges we face?

Today, chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Middleton, on Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ first full May budget.

Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram

Guest: Chief political correspondent, Karen Middleton

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.