The Treasurer has previously highlighted the impact of weaker commodity prices, particularly on iron ore - a key Australian export - along with rising unemployment as key factors. to adjust revenue. Australia's unemployment rate hit a two-year high of 4.1% in January.
Over the last month, Chalmers has also highlighted concerns about global economic stability, noting that recent events in the Middle East are likely to affect upcoming budget plans in May. The exchange rate at the time of announcement was $1 to 1.5133 Australian dollars.