Why this rock matters to you
The budget bottom line is set to benefit from billions of dollars in extra tax collections due to iron ore prices, economist predict, which will likely deliver a second surplus for the Albanese government.
Federal Budget
Month of reprieve for Aussie homeowners
Even as cooling inflation data suggests less pressure on the central bank to tighten further, economists are at odds on its next move.
Aussie splurge on prawns in last-minute frenzy
Australians haven’t let the cost-of-living pressures stop them from flocking to the shops to spend up on seafood.
PM’s 2024 cost-of-living pledge
Australia’s cost-of-living crisis will remain a core pressure point for the Albanese government in the new year.
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PM: Hard Budget good for long-term
TONY Abbott says the public will respect the government for tonight’s Budget, after confirming a debt levy for anyone earning more than $180,000.
Joe Hockey’s box of Budget tricks … and cigars
THE Government is preparing to acknowledge it has gone back on some election promises but will justify pain by accusing Labor of having hid a financial disaster.
The 2014 Budget in a nutshell
THERE will be lots to dazzle voters in tomorrow night’s Budget as Tony Abbott and Treasurer Joe Hockey show they are no wimps — but how will it affect your life?
Which state wins in the Budget?
JOE Hockey will tonight announce $40 billion of infrastructure spending and most of it will benefit commuters. How will your trip to work be affected?
How to decode Budget jargon
CAN’T tell your net debt from your GDP? Fear not, here is a handy guide that’ll have you sounding like an economic whiz in no time.
PM’s pay freeze was already happening
IT was sold as a last-minute decision by the Government to freeze Federal MPs’ wages to ensure they were hit by Budget pain. But that wasn’t quite right.
Aussie tourism set for Budget boost
TOURISM funding will be increased in the Budget, Trade Minister Andrew Robb says – not reduced as recommended.
14 awesome Australian inventions
WI-FI, Aerogard, plastic money. Who knew one government agency was responsible for such amazing inventions? But with massive budget cuts looming, here’s what’s at risk.
Budget puts freeze on MPs’ salaries
MPs will have their pay frozen for the next year as the Abbott government aims to “lead by example” in what will be a tough Budget.
Defence civilians for the chop
THE Federal Budget will see the start of major cuts to the defence bureaucracy as the first steps are taken towards a Japanese model.
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