Price hike that will hit every Australian
As Jim Chalmers handed down his “bread and butter” budget, he revealed the horror figure your electricity prices will rise by.
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Alarming reason you’ll have less to spend
A “very concerning development” for the nation’s economy has been revealed in the budget.
Big crackdown on welfare fraudsters
Benefit fraudsters who have fleeced more than $290m from the government will be targeted by a new task force.
Treasurer’s nightmare scenario in budget
The budget papers warn of the risk posed by “a succession of major shocks” around the world – and highlight one awful possibility.
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Joe’s Budget verdict (now tax free)
JOE Hildebrand reveals what the government is really trying to do with the Budget and whether it will work or not. (Spoilers … if they call it a “levy” … it’s probably a TAX!)
$300m to slash company red tape
BUDGET 2017 is investing $300 million to help state and local government slash regulations that hinder small business growth and competition.
Budget changes you need to know
SMALL business owners will benefit from tax changes and other plans outlined in Budget 2017.
What the Budget means for Victoria
VICTORIA will be offered billions of dollars in cash to put towards roads and rail if it agrees to sell its share of the iconic Snowy Mountains Scheme, while a Melbourne airport rail link could be on track at last.
ScoMo’s Budget for ‘better days’
SCOTT Morrison has used the Federal Budget to reset the Government’s agenda by guaranteeing Medicare, fully-funding the national disability scheme and introducing tough new measures to crackdown on welfare cheats — including drug tests.
All debts are off: Budget set for surplus
THE federal Budget will be back in the black to a tune of $7.4 billion in four years, according to Treasury forecasts.
Big banks cough up $6.2b extra in tax
THE big banks will have to cough up an extra $6.2 billion in taxes over the next four years to pay for a crackdown on customer rip-offs.
Budget trying to help you buy a house
FIRST home buyers will be able to save for a home deposit faster by salary sacrificing into their super fund from July 1.
ScoMo’s 2017 Budget: It’s HIP to be FAIR
SCOTT Morrison has sent a direct message of optimism to unhappy Aussies, rejecting the belt-tightening Abbott years to deliver a “fairness” Budget that whacks banks and bludgers, increases taxes to pay for healthcare and kickstarts major projects. FULL ANALYSIS from Sharri Markson.
Budget 2017: Your five-minute guide
THE government billed this Budget as based on fairness, security and opportunity. Try the Budget Calculator to find out what it means for you.
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