2024 Budget announces a temporary $300 energy rebate for all households as a key measure.

In the 2024 Budget, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a temporary $300 energy rebate for all households, aiming for a favourable initial reception by focusing on this measure amid stage-managed budget proceedings. This tactic, however, drew attention away from other budget measures, as the media's focus on what's "old" and "new" ensured this rebate led the news.