Alarming reason you’ll have less to spend
A “very concerning development” for the nation’s economy has been revealed in the budget.
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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.
One word Treasurer wants you to hear
Jim Chalmers said the nation is in a time of “great challenge and change” and made a point of repeating one crucial word nearly 10 times in his Budget speech.
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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.
The $8.4bn project we’ve waited 100 years for
THE 2017 budget has delivered an $8.4 billion shot in the arm for one of the state’s most anticipated projects, and 16,000 jobs will come with it.
Budget a dangerous disgrace
IT’S not the budget that should follow an election win. It’s not a budget from a Liberal treasurer. It’s not a budget for our volatile, unpredictable, times writes Terry McCrann.
Leigh Sales’ awkward first question
LEIGH Sales wasted no time turning the blowtorch on the Treasurer in his post-Budget interview last night. She asked the question on everyone’s lips.
Sydney’s west is ready for take-off
SCOTT Morrison and Malcolm Turnbull are promising an airport the size of Adelaide’s at Badgerys Creek — and the potential for billions in funding for a Western Sydney airport rail link.
ScoMo takes swig from Shorten’s brew
FEDERAL BUDGET GUIDE: SCOTT Morrison has delivered a high-taxing, big-spending Budget designed to neutralise Bill Shorten’s political attacks, save the government’s bacon and lay to rest the ghosts of the Abbott government.
ScoMo accused of ‘Labor-like’ Budget
TREASURER Scott Morrison has been attacked for having a ‘Labor-like’ Budget, after he scrapped $13 billion in zombie savings.
Your rule of thumb for the Budget
THE VERDICT: We’ve picked over the Budget point-by-point to deliver a thumbs-up or thumbs-down.
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