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Our reporter Cameron Carr breaks down the big numbers into something much simpler in this explainer: — Avneet AroraHouseholds, businesses and key industries are set to feel very different impacts from the 2026 federal budget, with some groups receiving targeted relief while others face tighter settings or no new support.We're breaking down who benefits most — and who misses out — as the budget is analysed in detail Treasurer Jim Chalmers will detail a $2 billion fund in tonight's budget, with the government saying it will help enable around 65,000 additional homes over the next decade.The program will support so-called "enabling infrastructure" — often a major bottleneck for new developments — and will also be accessible to state utility providers, expanding on earlier federal funding of $1 billion for similar projects.The initiative follows pressure on the government's broader housing ambitions, including its 1.2 million homes target, and comes alongside wider tax changes aimed at addressing housing affordability.Chalmers has said "building more homes is a big focus of this budget", as housing remains one of the central political and economic challenges in the government's fifth budget.— Avneet AroraImmigration is shaping up as one of the key areas to watch in this year's budget — although expectations for major changes remain fairly measured.The government has been reviewing Australia's skilled migration system since early in its term, following a major report led by former public servant Martin Parkinson