7500 new jobs to ‘rebuild public service’
The Albanese Government has cut $1bn in outsourcing and committed to rebuilding the public service by creating thousands of new jobs, in the wake of several consultancy scandals.
Federal Budget 2024
Treasurer Jim Chalmers' Federal Budget highlights the Australian Government’s plans for revenue and expenditure in 2024-25 and beyond.
‘Absolutely disgusting’: Aussies fire up over $468m NDIS budget
Australians are outraged after it was announced that millions of dollars will be spent in getting the NDIS back on its feet. See their reactions and have your say.
900 new public service jobs for AUKUS nuke subs
More than $100 million will be spent on preparing Australia for war, including the creation of new public service jobs to support the delivery of the new nuclear-powered submarines.
Your federal budget 5-minute guide
Millions of Aussies will welcome tax cuts, bill relief and frozen medicine prices. But others will feel pain with the cost of living blowing out. See what’s in the budget and how it affects you.
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Jimflation concerns: Fears budget sweeteners will keep rates high
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Budget’s billions for Brisbane Olympics
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McCrann: Dodgy forecasts the only certainty on budget night
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