Discuss media coverage of the 2025 Federal Budget, to be held on Tuesday the 25th of March.
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ABC News Channel Line Up:
7:30pm-8pm - Budget 2025: The Treasurer’s Speech
8pm-8:30pm - Budget 2025: A 7.30 Special
Hosted by Sarah Ferguson - includes interviews with the Treasurer and Shadow Treasurer.
8:30pm-9:30pm - Insiders: Budget Night Special
Hosted by David Speers
9pm-9:30pm - The Business: Budget Special
The speech, 7.30 and Insiders will also air on ABC-TV (delayed outside of the AEDT timezone)
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Seven
Sky News in AEDT.
5.00 The Kenny Report
6.00 Credlin
7.30 Budget 2025: The Treasurer’s Speech
8.00 Budget 2025 Live
9.30 Paul Murray Live
11.00 The Late Debate
12.00 Newsnight
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Does 10 typically do anything for this? Guessing they’ll have coverage during regular bulletins throughout the day / night etc.
10 Late News will definitely cover the Budget next Tuesday night.
Because of the three hour time difference between Perth and Canberra, there will be extensive reporting of the Budget on 10 News First Perth next Tuesday also (the speech will be delivered at 4.30pm AWST).
Will it come from the main set?
In the days prior to the late news, they usually have a late night bulletin, so I guess there will be extended coverage in the late news (bulletin likely live as well)
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Budget Night 2025: Full coverage on the ABC
Tuesday 25 March from 7pm
The 2025 Federal Budget will be handed down on Tuesday 25 March with Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivering his fourth budget on the eve of a federal election campaign.
Despite February’s interest rate cut, the government is under pressure to deliver struggling households more cost-of-living relief while it also grapples with growing global uncertainty sparked by Donald Trump’s trade war.
Join the ABC’s expert team for the most extensive coverage and analysis of the Budget and what it means for you.
We also want to hear what you think should be in the Budget through the YOUR SAY project online and on local radio.
Coverage begins with Jeremy Fernandez presenting a Budget preview nationally from 7pm on the ABC NEWS channel and some 7PM News bulletins.
Following the Treasurer’s speech, Sarah Ferguson hosts a special Budget edition of 7.30 featuring interviews with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor and analysis from 7.30 Political Editor Laura Tingle and politics journalist Tom Crowley.
At 8:30pm David Speers anchors a special Budget edition of Insiders live from Canberra Parliament House.
Coverage continues at 9.30pm on ABC NEWS channel with a special edition of The Business featuring analysis from business leaders and leading economists.
ABC Radio coverage begins with the Treasurer’s speech at 7.30pm and continues until 9pm with analysis on how the Budget impacts you.
ABC NEWS online will have a live blog capturing the latest developments and reaction plus analysis from our political and business experts, including Annabel Crabb, Ian Verrender and Jacob Greber, and explainers on key announcements and winners and losers. We’ll also have special content on our social channels.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s Budget Reply speech will be broadcast live at 7:30pm on Thursday 27 March.
*All times in AEDT
Tuesday’s Budget coverage on ABC News Channel will also be shown live into Asia-Pacific region on ABC Australia.
On Thursday, Peter Dutton’s Budget reply speech will be shown on delay at 8.15pm Hong Kong time (11.15pm AEDT), due to ABC Australia’s live AFL telecast.
once again ABC 7pm News abandons its already negligible local news coverage for a national program.
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Guide for Sydney currently lists Nakari Thorpe presenting with Jeremy Fernandez bringing the latest on the budget, so I guess it will be similar to what they’ve done in the past for major events, etc, and have Jeremy do the budget packages, then hand back to the local newsrooms. The press release also implies he will be presenting a preview:
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Hrmm ok that’s fair then if it’s a local bulletin with just a preview piece in it.
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Your point still stands though. There’s just no local news on the ABC bulletins anymore.
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10’s Late News: Federal Budget Special Edition Bulletin.
Tuesday, 25 March From 10pm AEDT On 10 And 10 Play.
10’s Late News will air a special edition bulletin on Tuesday, 25 March, from 10pm AEDT on 10 and 10 Play, providing extensive coverage and expert analysis of the 2025 Australian Federal Budget.
As Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers one of the most anticipated budgets in recent years, host Ursula Heger will bring viewers breaking news, updates, and in-depth reporting on what the budget means for everyday Australians.
Political Editor Ashleigh Raper and National Affairs Editor Hugh Riminton will be at Parliament House in Canberra, offering a detailed breakdown of the budget, expert commentary, and insights from both Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer, Angus Taylor.
With cost-of-living pressures continuing to weigh heavily on Australian households, 10’s News will examine what the government’s economic decisions mean for individuals, families, and businesses, as well as the impact of the budget’s key policies.
As we move closer to the next federal election, the budget is set to play a crucial role in shaping the future of the nation as Australians prepare to head to the polls.
With expert insight and unmatched political analysis, 10’s Late News: Federal Budget Special Edition is not to be missed.
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Not like 10 to get on the front foot usually and put something like this out, kudos.
No mention of YouTube? Also doesn’t appear to be live outside of AEDT.
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9NEWS PRESENTS AUSTRALIA’S MOST COMPREHENSIVE FEDERAL BUDGET COVERAGE
Tuesday, March 25 on Channel 9 and 9Now
9News will deliver Australia’s most comprehensive coverage of the 2025 Federal Budget, live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now, bringing viewers unrivalled analysis and expert insights from the nation’s most trusted political and finance reporters.
On Tuesday, March 25, 9News will have a powerhouse team covering every angle of Budget day, from early morning updates to in-depth analysis late into the night.
Bringing together an exceptional lineup of the country’s most experienced and respected journalists, 9News’ coverage will be led by:
Charles Croucher – Federal Political Editor
Andrew Probyn – National Affairs Editor
Effie Zahos – Money Editor
Chris Kohler – Finance Editor
Liz Daniels – Today Show Political Reporter
Claudia Vrdoljak – Political Reporter
Amanda Copp – Political Reporter
EXTENSIVE COVERAGE ACROSS THE DAY
9News ’ Budget coverage will commence on Today, broadcasting live from Canberra on the morning of Budget day.
Updates will continue across the day in 9News bulletins at 11.30am, 4.00pm and 6.00pm.
At 10.00pm, 9News will deliver an in-depth 9News Budget Special hosted by Peter Overton, featuring expert analysis from Charles Croucher, Andrew Probyn, Effie Zahos and Chris Kohler. The special will include exclusive interviews with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor, as well as industry reactions from Amanda Copp.
On Wednesday, our expert team will continue to break down the key takeaways from the Budget, delivering in-depth analysis, reactions and insights throughout the day - helping Australians understand exactly what it means for them.
Additionally, in the lead-up to Budget night, Federal Political Editor Charles Croucher will sit down for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Treasurer Jim Chalmers this Sunday on Weekend Today.
For the most comprehensive coverage and expert analysis of the 2025 Federal Budget, Australians can rely on 9News – the nation’s leader in trusted journalism – live and free on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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Not really exclusive if they are already doing earlier interviews on ABC
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There’s a chance the Treasure and Shadow Treasurer will be interviewed by all networks. Of course the interviews given will be “exclusive” to each. 
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