Labor quietly amends fiscal rules and sets new targets (opens original article in a new tab)

The Albanese government quietly tightened budget rules, but economists say the new targets lack specific timelines and hard goals. Jenny Wilkinson oversaw her first budget as Treasury secretary.

• The Albanese government amended budget rules for the first time in four years
• Economists note the goals lack hard targets and timelines
• Jenny Wilkinson presided over her first budget as Treasury secretary