‘Absurd’ tax break Aussies are sick of
This year, taxpayers will foot a $49 billion bill to support largely wealthy Aussies – an “absurd” expense that makes ordinary people’s lives tougher.
Federal Budget
Budget winners and losers revealed
From a promise to slash HECS debt to a surprise tax cut for all working Aussies. Here’s how Labor’s pre-election budget pitch will affect you.
Why SA is the forgotten state in this pre-election budget
The Whyalla rescue was always going to soak up a chunk of SA’s pre-election budget but spending for the rest of the state is looking strikingly sparse, writes Paul Starick. Here’s why.
Mega investor defends tax perk billions
A prominent real estate investor who owns 21 properties worth $35 million says ditching generous perks for landlords would see Australia crumble.
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You get something, and you get something… Jim ticks all the boxes
With an eye to the next election, Jim Chalmers delivered a budget with something for virtually every demographic, writes Paul Williams.
‘We’re all losers’: Aussies rage on budget
Thousands of Australians have bagged out the Labor Government for its latest federal budget. See their thoughts and have your say.
‘Right now’: Chalmers defends promise
In an attempt to neutralise criticism over a key Labor policy, the Treasurer said households needed immediate support.
7500 new jobs to ‘rebuild public service’
The Albanese Government has cut $1bn in outsourcing and committed to rebuilding the public service by creating thousands of new jobs, in the wake of several consultancy scandals.
‘Absolutely disgusting’: Aussies fire up over $468m NDIS budget
Australians are outraged after it was announced that millions of dollars will be spent in getting the NDIS back on its feet. See their reactions and have your say.
900 new public service jobs for AUKUS nuke subs
More than $100 million will be spent on preparing Australia for war, including the creation of new public service jobs to support the delivery of the new nuclear-powered submarines.
Your federal budget 5-minute guide
Millions of Aussies will welcome tax cuts, bill relief and frozen medicine prices. But others will feel pain with the cost of living blowing out. See what’s in the budget and how it affects you.
$9k worse off: Calculate how much tax you’ll get back
Some Australian households will be more than $9000 worse off when it comes to tax cuts | Use our interactive calculator
Beer, wine and spirits tax rakes in $8bn from drinkers
Alcohol excise is forecast to earn $2.6bn from beer, $3.6bn from spirits and $1.8bn from other alcohol, according to the federal budget.
$4250 super boost and child care pay rise
Working Aussie mums are set for a significant boost to their retirement nest egg, and child care workers are up for a raise as the government targets fraud.
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