In a groundbreaking move for fiscal responsibility, Labor has announced a 100% increase in backbenchers whose sole purpose is to say 'hear, hear' during budget speeches. Treasurer Chalmers hails this as a sustainable investment in interjection production, promising more 'hear, hears' per minute than ever before.

<p>"Hear, hear" said Labor.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://chaser.com.au/national/budget-2026-labor-announces-100-increase-in-backbenchers-saying-hear-hear/">Budget 2026: Labor announces 100% increase in backbenchers saying &#8216;hear hear&#8217;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://chaser.com.au">The Chaser</a>.</p> <p>The Labor government has announced a major increase in backbenchers saying &#8216;hear, hear&#8217; during budget speeches. </p> <p>Treasurer Chalmers has said this is &#...