Chalmers unveils the Budget, and Eurovision's back again

Squiz Today10mMay 12, 2026

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This episode of Squiz Today covers major developments across Australian politics, military, legal, and cultural spheres. Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled the federal budget, featuring significant tax reforms including the phase-out of negative gearing for existing homes and the scrapping of the capital gains tax discount for assets held before 1985—measures projected to save $77.2 billion over a decade. These changes, while framed as efforts to boost housing affordability and support younger Australians, have sparked debate over 'grandfathering' provisions that protect existing property investors. The episode also reports on a tragic mid-air collision during military training at Jervis Bay, resulting in the death of elite SAS Warrant Officer Lachlan Muddle, prompting a suspension of all parachute training. In a landmark legal decision, the Injibandi people of Western Australia were awarded $150.1 million in native title compensation after Fortescue mined their land without consent. Meanwhile, the medical community has rebranded polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to reflect its broader systemic impact and improve diagnosis. The episode closes with a spotlight on Eurovision 2026, where Australian entrant Delta Goodrum is a top contender in the second semi-final, while also noting political turbulence in the UK with calls for Keir Starmer’s resignation and the return of the band Split Ends on tour.

Key Takeaways
1

The federal budget introduces major tax reforms targeting property investors, including ending negative gearing for existing homes and scrapping the CGT discount for pre-1985 assets.

2

The Injibandi people have received the largest native title payout in Australian history—$150.1 million—after Fortescue mined their land without consent.

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PCOS has been officially renamed PMOS to reflect its systemic metabolic and hormonal impacts, aiming to reduce diagnostic delays.

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A tragic military training accident at Jervis Bay has led to a suspension of all parachute training while an investigation proceeds.

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Australia is competing in Eurovision 2026 with Delta Goodrum, who is considered a top-five contender in the second semi-final.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

Budget Unveiling and Key Tax Reforms

It's whacking boomers to woo youngsters.

Highlight
2:00
2 min

Military Tragedy at Jervis Bay

A fatal mid-air collision during a military parachute training exercise at Jervis Bay claimed the life of SAS Warrant Officer Lachlan Muddle, prompting a suspension of all parachute training and tributes from Defence Minister Richard Miles.

4:00
2 min

Landmark Native Title Compensation

The court acknowledged their deep and visceral connection to that land.

Highlight
6:00
2 min

Medical Rebranding: PCOS to PMOS

The word polycystic in the original name was inaccurate because women with this condition don't have a higher rate of abnormal cysts.

Highlight
8:00
3 min

Eurovision 2026 and Cultural Highlights

The 70th edition of Eurovision is underway in Vienna, with Australia represented by Delta Goodrum. The episode also covers UK political turmoil and the return of the band Split Ends on tour.

High-Impact Quotes
The word polycystic in the original name was inaccurate because women with this condition don't have a higher rate of abnormal cysts.
Professor Helena Teed6:47
Viral: 90.0
It's whacking boomers to woo youngsters.
Andrew Williams2:25
Viral: 85.0
The court acknowledged their deep and visceral connection to that land.
Alice Dempster4:47
Viral: 78.0
Speakers

Hosts

Alice DempsterAndrew Williams
Topics Discussed
Native Title and Indigenous Compensation95%Federal Budget and Tax Reform90%Medical Condition Rebranding85%Military Training Accident80%Eurovision 202675%Corporate Accountability70%Political Leadership in the UK60%Music Tour Announcement50%
People & Brands

Injibandi people

organization

6xPositive

Fortescue

organization

5xNegative

Jim Chalmers

person

5xNeutral

Eurovision

organization

5xPositive

PMOS

other

4xPositive

Lachlan Muddle

person

4xPositive

Professor Helena Teed

person

4xPositive

Delta Goodrum

person

4xPositive

Anthony Albanese

person

3xNeutral

Split Ends

organization

3xPositive

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