‘We need to invest’: DV support services say more money is needed
Advocates say the $1.7 billion in the budget to improve women and children’s safety is not enough to achieve the government’s “ambitious goal”.
Federal Budget 2022
Follow the latest updates on the Federal Budget in 2022.
$2m to help Optus, Medibank scam victims recover IDs
The federal government has promised to dedicate millions of dollars to combat hackers including funds specific to the Optus and Medibank breaches.
Australia eyeing $2b UFO-like stealth bomber
Australia’s defence force is sizing up whether to buy the world’s most feared stealth bomber after the federal budget delivered the highest defence spend in more than two decades.
Treasurer defends ‘failed’ budget promises
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hit out at criticism arguing the government “failed” to deliver on key election promises in the budget.
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How bikies, mafia and Asian triads will be smashed
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Budget bonanza: $10,000 a year to become a teacher
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Defence to get $1b to hire new recruits
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Top Liberal heeds ‘clear message’
Liberal powerbroker Paul Fletcher will hold his seat despite a gut-wrenching 13 per cent swing against him, with the veteran MP stating he is aware why his constituents turned on him.
Allegra Spender: I’m on track to win Wentworth
Controversial Teal independent Allegra Spender has revealed polling commissioned by her team says she will unseat incumbent Liberal opponent Dave Sharma.
Could Labor unknown become election kingmaker
Labor battler Tim Murray has little chance of claiming the blue ribbon Sydney seat of Wentworth but he could be a key player in deciding the next PM.
PM’s ‘iron-clad’ tax relief guarantee
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed why he’s promising $100 billion in tax relief for the next four years under a re-elected Coalition Government.
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