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humor The Chaser 2026-05-12

Labor Budget Boosts Backbencher 'Hear, Hear' Count to Record Levels

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.

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