‘Brilliant’: Very Aussie response to crisis
An Aussie man has given a hilarious response when questioned about the cost of living pressures.
Federal Budget
‘Not surprised:’ Minns’ grim budget admission
While NSW Premier Chris Minns welcomed the energy rebate, he said the state would continue its fight to secure crucial revenue.
What you’ll get from Labor’s 2024 budget
The government has announced huge news for every household in Australia as part of its focus on easing cost of living pressures.
Billionaires’ shock budget win revealed
In a grilling by Karl Stefanovic, the PM was asked about the budget’s $300 energy rebate. Now, news.com.au can reveal the truth.
Election rumours PM won’t entertain
Labor has been accused of throwing Australians pre-election “sweeteners”, with economists warning it could have the opposite effect.
‘Disastrous’: Dutton’s major budget problem
Peter Dutton has unloaded on the budget, slamming the PM for giving billions of dollars to the rich while families are “living in tents and cars”.
Albo lashed for ‘billionaire budget’
The government has come under fire for its cost-of-living measures that critics say helps billionaires more than people doing it tough.
Huge risk in Chalmers’ cash splash
Amid concerns that the Albanese government’s third budget will be inflationary, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will pour billions more into the economy.
Chalmers’ $1900 designer budget outfit
Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ wife turned heads in a yellow dress designed by an Aussie fashion designer.
‘Hell’: Budget’s biggest loser revealed
The government has poured billions of dollars into cash boosts and cost of living measures for millions, but one group has been left behind.
Aussie broke after working 90 hours a week
Jamie works gruelling 12-hour shifts at the hospital, as well as a second and third job on the weekends — but still lives on the poverty line.
‘Tax rises’: Hidden detail reveals budget truth
Jim Chalmers is splashing the cash but a “table of truth” in the budget papers could reveal the troubling reality behind the big numbers.
’A real risk’: Huge flaw in 2024 budget
There are concerns Jim Chalmers’ budget will spark a financial domino effect, with one economics professor describing it as “irresponsible” and “downright reckless”.
Chalmers hits back on $300 bill ‘gamble’
The Treasurer says he is not “spraying cash around” but guiding spending in a way to reduce inflation and keep Aussies free from another interest rate rise.
‘We don’t need $300’: Furious Lambie erupts
Jacqui Lambie has erupted over Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ decision to give every household a $300 energy rebate – questioning why wealthy Aussies need the handout.
Huge move to slash migration
After a record post-Covid growth rate, Australia’s net overseas migration rate is set to stabilise and then dramatically decrease.
‘Too lazy:’ Lambie slams PM over $300 rebate
Billions of dollars in cost-of-living assistance will flow to millions of Aussies after Tuesday’s budget, but allowing the rich to benefit has angered some.
Bold plan to change Aussie workforce
In a bold plan to meet the looming skills demand, a record number of Australians will go into the workforce with one thing in common by 2050.
Jim’s dirty tax secret hiding in plain sight
Jim Chalmers is hiding a dirty secret in the budget so X-rated it’s not even available in a personal income tax cut sealed section.
Winners and losers in the federal budget
From a new $300 energy rebate for all households, to more help for low-income renters, cost-of-living relief was key to the budget. Here’s what’s in it for you.
Price promise on essential item
Australians on listed prescription medication will have their costs frozen for one year, as part of a suite of new health measures in the federal budget.
Try our budget calculator to see how you fare
Jim Chalmers has unveiled a big-spending budget offering cost-of-living relief. Try our budget calculator to see what it means for you.
Big change coming for Aussie travellers
Avid Aussie travellers will soon have the ability to receive a new passport or renew their existing one in just a matter of days.
Popular family cars slugged with new tax
Popular large family hybrids like the Toyota Kluger and Mazda CX-60 will soon be slugged with a new “luxury” tax.
Treasurer’s Oprah-style cash splash
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his third budget, sneaking in a warning for the years to come among a widespread cash splash.
Budget’s shock 395,000 migration surprise
A crackdown on international students has been announced as the government tries to rein in out-of-control immigration.
Treasurer’s big call on mortgage rates
While unveiling a big-spending budget aimed at helping Aussies cope with the cost-of-living crisis, Jim Chalmers made an unexpected prediction.
Proof that no-one wants to live in Sydney
Aussies are leaving NSW in droves as Sydney’s status as the country’s most expensive city drives its residents to greener pastures.
‘At odds’: Albo slammed over Gaza vote
Politicians clashed on the first sitting day over a controversial UN resolution to grant “rights and privileges” to Palestine.
Awkward detail in new tax cuts
New detail on the much-anticipated stage 3 tax cuts has revealed their short-lived effect, with Aussies to be slammed by income tax once more within two years.
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