Huge group of Aussies abandoned by budget
The budget is set to see struggling Aussies left behind, with little immediate relief for millions buckling under one particular bill.
Federal Budget
Chuffed Chalmers claims $9.3b budget win
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is set to announce a back-to-back surplus of $9.3 billion on the federal budget which hasn’t been seen for two decades.
Chalmers to unveil big surplus surprise
Despite forecasting a second consecutive surplus, Tuesday’s budget will show the nation’s finances falling further into the red from next financial year.
Warning to Albo: Go big or risk majority
A former Labor strategist has warned the federal government that without a bold policy vision in the budget voters could ditch the major parties.
ASX flat as investors eye inflation data
Australian shares were flat on Monday before important inflation data is released midweek.
Consumers keep wallets shut in April
With family budgets coming under further strain, consumers heavily wound back on spending on non-essential items in April.
‘For all Australians’: Albo’s budget boast
The Prime Minister says Tuesday’s federal budget is one Labor can be proud of, as the Coalition demands it explain its optimistic forecast for inflation.
What we know is in the budget so far
Tuesday’s federal budget will focus on easing pain and bolstering near term growth without making inflation worse. Here’s what we know so far.
‘Crippling’: Money expert sounds the alarm
One of Australia’s most prominent financial experts has sounded a grim warning about a growing crisis that threatens to derail the nation.
Huge call on Aussie price hike crisis
Jim Chalmers’ Treasury department has delivered a glimmer of hope for inflation crunched households ahead of the federal budget on Tuesday.
Huge change for overseas students
Overseas student arrivals will be slashed as Australia looks to halve its migration intake over the next two years.
Major hope for millions of struggling Aussies
While the Treasurer admits the inflation fight “isn’t finished yet”, there’s hope coming – and it could have major implications for homeowners, too.
Here’s what you’ll get in budget ‘spend-a-thon’
Tomorrow’s budget has been described as a Labor “spend-a-thon” as the government throws billions at housing, health and young people.
Aussie tax group finally being ‘recognised’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has pledged to deliver a budget for young Australians, and a telling picture of his own youth has emerged.
Gross debt set to rise above $1 trillion
In a media blitz on Sunday morning, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged key measures that will form part of the May 14 budget.
Aussies reveal their biggest budget worries
New data reveals just how much Australians are feeling the cost-of-living crunch, and how that’s driving young people back to their parents.
Albo’s $227m urgent care boost
Labor will expand its network of urgent care clinics to help keep bulk-billing alive and alleviate pressure off hospitals.
Albo’s bold $11bn plan ‘not new’
Labor will pour billions more into building new homes in a move welcomed by the housing sector, but slammed by its political opponents.
Albo’s huge push to fix housing crisis
The PM will unveil a huge windfall for future homeowners in the budget next week along with more safe houses for domestic abuse survivors.
Jim’s big hint on new budget winner
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged measures to encourage Australians to have more babies will be included in next Tuesday’s federal budget.
Chalmers’ promise for struggling Aussies
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has promised there will be cost of living relief in Tuesday’s budget, saying “people are hurting and the economy is slowing”.
Spending, inflation top budget priority
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been tasked with further reining in spending in the federal budget as the tight jobs market risks further inflation.
$400 bill boost for one state
WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti has handed down her first state budget, recording a surplus and big spend for cost of living relief.
Surprise plan Aussies have for tax cut cash
Aussies are about to get a tax cut cash boost and most will ‘spend’ it in a surprising way.
How much rent freeze would save renters
With rents forecast to rise 10 per cent in the next 12 months, the Greens have put a number on how much that would cost renters as they plead for a rental freeze.
‘Failing’: Aussies dudded under GST plan
Under a controversial proposal to divide up the GST take between the states, NSW, Victoria and Queensland could be left billions of dollars worse off.
New $1200 bonus for 3m Aussies explained
A student with an average HECS debt of about $26,000, will have their debt cut by about by about $1200, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese explains.
Major hint on fresh tax changes
Tuesday’s budget will unveil tax reform beyond the changes to stage 3 cuts, the Treasurer has said, as he sets out the government’s priorities.
PM’s bold plan for mineral exploration
Anthony Albanese is set to announce the government will provide $566.1m towards mineral exploration during a brief visit to Perth.
Millions to fight tradie shortages
The federal government says Australia needs more tradies to reach its ambitious housing goal and has a plan to achieve it.
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