Health, energy bill relief in federal budget
Aussies struggling with power bills and the cost of medicines should be among the biggest winners from Tuesday’s federal budget.
Aussies struggling with power bills and the cost of medicines should be among the biggest winners from Tuesday’s federal budget.
Labor is set to spruik its progress of lowering gross debt ahead of the federal budget, despite Australia’s bottom line set for a string of deficits over the next decade.
The Albanese government will spend $1.8bn on what it claims is a ‘responsible’ cash splash aimed at easing the cost of living, as Labor rushes to prepare an unexpected Federal Budget.
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred wreaked havoc on Australians in Queensland and NSW and now its impact on Commonwealth coffers has been revealed.
Major miners and investors have toasted the cash splash for hydrogen production and critical minerals processing, with hopes it will unlock $50bn in spending for the sector.
Tuesday’s budget showered people with cash from a government happy with debt. This won’t work for you at home, so avoid these errors.
Households in one state will have the majority of their energy bills paid for a year following Tuesday night’s federal budget.
Aussie stocks lifted on Wednesday on the back of a mining rally fuelled by bourse heavyweight BHP.
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By the end of the week economists could be conceding rate cuts for 2024 are off the table, especially if labour force figures on Thursday come in stronger than expected.
Cybersecurity experts say the federal budget is light on defending Australians against AI-fuelled attacks, with small and medium-sized businesses the most exposed.
While NSW Premier Chris Minns welcomed the energy rebate, he said the state would continue its fight to secure crucial revenue.
Amid concerns that the Albanese government’s third budget will be inflationary, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will pour billions more into the economy.
The taxpayer-funded broadcaster is expected to continue to shed viewers and listeners despite overhauling its operations, and SBS falls short of its own goals
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