Financial Standard Comments - Chief economist update: We're headed for surplus (if assumptions hold)

Financial Standard Comments - Chief economist update: We're headed for surplus (if assumptions hold) Wayne Swan, Chris Bowen, and Joe Hockey all promised surpluses and failed - all because events didn't live up to their expectations. https://www.financialstandard.com.au/feed/latest?story=116540053 en-AU Copyright 2026 Financial Standard 5