‘Aussies $2000 worse off’: Dutton slams Labor’s first budget
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has slammed the federal budget in his reply speech, describing it as a “missed opportunity” to help Aussies doing it tough.
Federal Budget 2022
Follow the latest updates on the Federal Budget in 2022.
‘Typical Labor’: Aussies react to federal budget
Australians have delivered their verdict after the Albanese government unveiled its first budget. Here’s who has come out on top, who’s missed out.
Your Federal Budget 5-minute guide
Housing, childcare, and education changes are coming, as is cost of living relief for some Aussies. See the full guide of how the budget now affects you.
Celeb chef’s $5m aged care food deal turns sour
TV chef Maggie Beer’s $5 million budget windfall to improve food in aged care homes has been blasted by dietitians. See why.
‘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”.
$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.
This is why I’m giving you nothing
Bugger all – that’s what the budget does to combat intense cost of living pressures being felt right now, but Jim Chalmers argues new immediate help would do more harm than good by adding to inflation.
It’s a recession we don’t have to have, but is this really a fairytale?
Australia is looking to avoid a recession we don’t have to have. But Cameron England asks: Do the budget figures stack up, or is this a fairytale without a happy ending?
Oh baby, Australia faces another 28 years in the red
Interest payments on Australia’s forecast trillion dollar debt have become the “fastest growing” area of spending. A baby born today would be 28 before the debt bill is paid.
Calculate your tax and see why you’re being dudded
The federal government has confirmed tax cuts are coming, but first there is some pain in the way. See who will pay what and when.
Why a cheaper childcare scheme won’t work
There’s one gigantic snag to Labor’s budget promise to make childcare more affordable – there’s a desperate shortage they can’t avoid, argues Julie Cross.
How bikies, mafia and Asian triads will be smashed
Organised crime figures have been put on notice with a big boost in the federal budget to catch the organised crime crooks. This is how it will work.
Budget bonanza: $10,000 a year to become a teacher
From childcare to university, the budget aimed to boost investment across the education sector. But one group missed out on the spending spree.
Defence to get $1b to hire new recruits
The Australian Defence Force will get $1 billion in the federal Budget to attract young recruits amid China’s threatening regional stability. This is how it will work.
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.
ScoMo in ‘killer’ mode as Albo ‘anxious’: Expert
The two leaders striving to be PM can’t hide their true feelings, according to a body language expert. Here’s how to know when they’re confident – and when they’re terrified.
Four leaders in one day – and their huge challenges
Huge challenges are faced by the four political leaders in Adelaide on Friday – and we don’t even know who one is.
Aussie homebuyer incentives: Are you eligible?
More homebuyers now have a buffer from skyrocketing property values, to stop the spread of the housing affordability crisis. See how it affects you.
How you can access $250 cost-of-living payments
Millions of Australians struggling with the rising cost of living are eligible for a one-off cash payment. Here is when it will start hitting bank accounts.
Newspoll: Surprising reaction to federal budget
A poll on Australians’ confidence in the federal budget has delivered some telling results leading up to the election.
$35b cash splash: What Qld gets in the federal budget
Queensland has been handed $35 billion in federal funding this financial year, with the federal government going after young voters and blue-collar battlers in particular. Here’s the breakdown of where it’s all going.
Is election-eve budget enough to save ScoMo?
If it’s working Australians who decide elections, saving at the petrol bowser will get the desired bang for vote-buying bucks. But this budget has got work to do, writes Paul Starick.
Josh Frydenberg’s Budget message for Daily Telegraph readers
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has recorded an exclusive video message for The Daily Telegraph’s readers outlining how they will benefit from the measures in his budget. Watch it here.
Budget funds $6bn for flood relief but fails to meet Premier’s request
The Federal Government expects flood relief will cost them a whopping $6 billion, but Prime Minister Scott Morrison has so far failed to meet the Premier’s demands for a split rebuild package.
‘We’re not going to be loved’: PM’s party room admission
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has used a bizarre analogy for the upcoming election in a final rallying cry to his Coalition colleagues.
Funding tit-for-tat puts $3.2bn Sunshine Coast rail project in doubt
A proposed $3.2bn Sunshine Coast train project vital for the 2032 Olympic Games is veering off the rails already, with the state government saying the price tag was ‘made up’ and refusing to commit to paying half.
Major funding boost for tradie training
Hundreds of thousands of Australians will be able to train for skilled jobs across in-demand industries under a major budget boost for tradies.
Major expansion to first home buyers scheme
As property prices soar, the government plans to expand a home buyers scheme that would allow more youth and single families into the market. Find out how it will work.
$1bn for Newcastle to Sydney fast rail
A new rail line, which will be built to dramatically speed up travel times between Newcastle and Sydney, is expected to support more than 4500 jobs.
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