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.
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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.
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.
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When Aussies’ next rate cut and pay rise will be
Millions of Australians can expect some relief on their interest rates as the country is set to avoid a dreaded recession and more jobs are on the way.
Massive Medicare overhaul: Higher rebates coming
It’s the end of Medicare as we know it. This is what the federal government has planned with a two-tier system including different rebates. See how it applies to you.
6yo steals spotlight at budget reveal
Moments after Jim Chalmers delivered his second budget, he was snapped with his daughter.
How to cash in on budget promises
Many Australians will be able to gain cheaper access to medical care, rent and welfare payments in this year’s federal budget.
One group to miss out in budget
One group of Australians will be scratching their heads looking for any sweeteners in this budget.
Watch out for smoke and mirrors of Jim’s magical surplus
Jim Chalmers has unveiled the bottom line black ink that has eluded all treasurers, Labor and Coalition alike, since Costello. So how did he weave his fiscal magic?
$500 power discounts for lower income households
About 1.6 million lower-income NSW households’ power bills will fall next financial year — but many families will miss out.
12m Aussies to get free doctor visits
Nearly 12 million Aussies will get to see a GP for free under one of the “largest ever” funding boosts.
Massive $1k increase to Centrelink payments
Hundreds of thousands of Aussies will score a welcome boost to their welfare payments after rumours sparked furious backlash.
Three new groups to win big in budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has promised cost-of-living relief for Australians of all ages in tonight’s budget.
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