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POV: you’re Jim Chalmers using social media to sell the most ambitious budget of your life

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has leveraged social media with behind-the-scenes content—including running clips, budget unboxing videos, and casual coffee chats—to promote his government's ambitious federal budget, targeting disconnected voters who prefer relatable content over dense economic documents. The government has also invited social media creators and influencers to the budget lockup while maintaining traditional media engagement, as part of a broader strategy to address voter dissatisfaction and convey political authenticity.