It was a budget framed around fairness for workers and for young people locked out of the housing market.&nbsp; Treasurer Jim Chalmers&rsquo; fifth budget restricts negative gearing &ndash; though not for anyone who was already doing it &ndash; while also promising to increase housing supply and deliver a $250 tax cut for workers.&nbsp; Chalmers wants the budget to be seen as ambitious &ndash; but is it?&nbsp; Today, press gallery journalist Karen Middleton, on what the Treasurer is promising - and whether it delivers.&nbsp; &nbsp; If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>. &nbsp; Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a> Guest: Press gallery journalist, Karen Middleton Photo:&nbsp;AAP Image/Lukas CochSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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