Treasurer Jim Chalmers has sat down for a post-budget interview with 9News chief political editor Charles Croucher.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has sat down for a post-budget interview with 9News chief political editor Charles Croucher.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the pre-election federal budget.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the pre-election federal budget.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the pre-election federal budget.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has drawn clear election battle lines over one scheme as he prepares to hand down his fourth budget.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended his $5 tax cuts, which have been described as enough for a coffee or a ‘McDonald’s Happy Meal’.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers sets the scene for a cost of living election campaign over coming weeks with his fourth budget.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers sets the scene for a cost of living election campaign over coming weeks with his fourth budget.

Today's federal budget expected to include measures for protecting Australian industry against US tariffs.