Big hint for winners in federal budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given one group hope that they may be in for a significant boost in Tuesday’s federal budget.
Federal Budget 2023
‘Barefoot Jim’ Chalmers becomes columnist Scott Pape
Ahead of the federal budget, Barefoot investor Scott Pape asks Australia’s Treasurer to respond to his readers’ questions.
Why your home is safe from a budget tax attack
Your family home is a huge potential tax revenue target for Treasurer Jim Chalmers. But he will leave it alone next week for several reasons.
What costs Australia $60m per day
An eye-watering figure has been named as Australia’s biggest expense as the Treasurer sprints to the budget finish line.
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Small business holds little hope for budget relief
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Oakeshott ‘looking for more funding for the Pacific Highway’
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Health services are the biggest budget burden
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ACOSS calls for ‘bold action’ to target ‘wasteful spending’
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Rural health funding should be better targeted: RDAA
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