The Final Budget Outcome for last financial year confirms that the government has delivered the first back-to-back budget surpluses in almost two decades with a surplus of $15.8 billion dollars.

 Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the surplus is as a result of the Albanese Government's "responsible economic management." He also emphasised the importance of a strong Chinese economy for Australia ... after returning from a visit to Beijing.

• Guest: Jim Chalmers, Federal Treasurer
• Producer: Eleni Psaltis