Treasurer Jim Chalmers, wearing a suit and tie, is speaking.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers compared Opposition leader Peter Dutton's plans to the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which was introduced by Donald Trump and has been tasked with cutting government spending. Source: AAP / Jono Searle

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Chalmers accuses Dutton of reading 'from DOGE playbook'; RBA leaves rates on hold — as it happened

Here's what happened on day four of the federal election campaign.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers, wearing a suit and tie, is speaking.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers compared Opposition leader Peter Dutton's plans to the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which was introduced by Donald Trump and has been tasked with cutting government spending. Source: AAP / Jono Searle

Published 1 April 2025 6:35am
Updated 1 April 2025 5:58pm
Source: SBS News

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4 days ago1 Apr 6:29am
Day four of campaigning gets underway
Good morning, and welcome to our live coverage of the fourth full day of campaigning in the 2025 federal election.

We have reporters on the campaign trail with both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton.

Follow the latest from across the SBS network on
our Election 2025 hub.


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