Consent education given $3.5 million to reduce sexual violence
Teach Us Consent will expand its work on educating people aged 16 years and above on sexual violence and consent, with funds allocated from the 2023-24 budget.
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Federal budget
This is a news collection page for the Federal Budget. An Australian Federal Budget is a document that sets out the estimated revenues and expenditures of the Australian Treasury in the following financial year. The Treasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver the 2023-24 Federal Budget on Tuesday 9th May, 2023. Check this page for the latest updates, headlines and summaries about the Federal Budget.
Free GP visits, energy bills and JobSeeker rise: Two-minute guide to the budget
Faced with the delicate task of reducing inflation and easing pressure on stretched households, Jim Chalmers has directed much of the relief to those “most in need”.
Jim Chalmers
The 11 million Aussies who are eligible for free GP visits
The federal budget centrepiece introduces bulk billing incentives for GP clinics after the demise of free doctor visits during the cost of living crisis.
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Hidden detail predicts relief for millions of borrowers
Although there was little in last night's budget for millions of homeowners struggling under the weight of 11 recent interest rate hikes - one small detail could mean the end is over.
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Chalmers accused of 'reluctance' on stage three tax cuts
But the Treasurer stood firm, insisting he had his "own way" to confirm the future of the oft-discussed policy.
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PM insists 'responsible' budget can deliver cost-of-living relief without stoking inflation
The federal government announced last night the surprise surplus budget will contain a $14.6 billion spend on a cost-of-living package.
Economy
In pictures: The federal budget newspaper front pages
Is the Treasurer a magician, a prince, an soldier or a tightrope walker? That's going to depend on which paper you pick up.
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What it means for you
From cheaper medication to a crackdown on scammers, here are the winners and losers of the federal budget.
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'Embarrassing' JobSeeker increase slammed as a 'betrayal'
The federal government's key cost of living measures have been met with lukewarm praise from those who were hoping for more money to help Australia's most vulnerable.
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Warning over federal budget text scam
Australians are being warned to keep an eye out for scam federal budget text messages after reports of at least one sent out to coincide with the government's announcement.
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The graphs that tell the story of the federal budget
Behind all the rhetoric, promises and policies, these graphs tell the real story of the federal budget.
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Key announcements and budget reaction
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is handing down one of the most important federal budgets in decades. But what's in it for you?
Jim Chalmers
Northern Territory budget pledges $1.1 billion to public safety
The Northern Territory Government has pledged $1.1billion towards public order and safety measures as part of its 2023-24 budget.
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This government is desperate to prove it has the economic credentials
Amid the news of a surplus is something that will have a more tangible effect on Australians' bank balances: forecasts that wages growth will start outpacing inflation.
Politics
With so many households struggling, how do we have a budget surplus?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down a $4.2 billion federal budget surplus, all the while more and more Aussies are struggling to pay the bills.
Explainer
The cash sweetener for renters amid a surging property market
As the rental market becomes more difficult with surging increases and historically low vacancy rates, the government is stepping in.
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Older Australians get biggest boost as budget sets JobSeeker increase
Older Australians are particular beneficiaries of a welfare boost that will see JobSeeker payments increase from the second half of this year.
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Women 'front and centre' of 2023 federal budget
From JobSeeker payment increases to a salary boost for the highly femininised aged care workforce, women have won in tonight's budget.
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Tax shake-up for gas, $4 billion for Australia to 'power the world'
Australia can "power the world" as a "renewable energy superpower", Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.
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Billions on the table for power price relief
Here's how you can tell if you'll be getting some relief on your upcoming bills.
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Everything in the federal budget that will make your life cheaper
Struggling with soaring costs? Here's everything in the budget which will ease the squeeze on your household.
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Budget boost for renters to be included in cost-of-living support
Additional cost-of-living measures and clarity around a JobSeeker lift will also be revealed in tonight's Federal Budget.
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Budget surplus 'big deal' for Labor, but treasurer won't be bragging
Jim Chalmers will be wary about crowing over returning the books to black with so many Aussies impacted by the cost-of-living relief.
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Labor to forecast first budget surplus in 15 years
The treasurer says he has found a way to put billions of dollars in the pockets of struggling Aussies while putting the books back in the black.
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Single parent payment to be extended until youngest child is 14
The prime minister announced the move ahead of tomorrow's federal budget which the government says will contain a raft of measures to ease the cost-of-living crisis.
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Federal budget to include 'substantial cost of living package'
There will be significant measures to address the rising cost of living, according to the treasurer.
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One-off $500 payment for millions of struggling Aussies
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal budget will be "responsible", revealing a "one-off" energy relief payment will be provided to millions of Aussies.
Australia
Victoria to axe millions in power bill support for vulnerable
The Victorian government is ripping millions of dollars out of power bill concession schemes, in a move welfare groups say will leave more than 300,000 households worse off.
Cost of Living
Tourism leaders call for freeze on major travel tax
Australia charges one of the highest fees in the world for travelling overseas, and tourism industry leaders are pleading with the government to not increase it further in this week's budget.
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Sydney Harbour to get $45.2 million in budget for 'critical' repairs
The Albanese government will spend $45.2 million on "critical repair work" in the Sydney Harbour, with the funds to be allocated in the upcoming 2023-24 budget.
Sydney
What the budget's changes to Australia's tax system mean for you
This budget will see the end of the low and middle-income tax offset, while stage three tax cuts will be retained. Here's how much you will be better or worse off after the changes.
Economy
Treasurer pours cold water on calls to pause beer tax
The boss of one of the largest brewers in the country said the cost is particularly impacting regional and rural pubs and clubs.
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Shock Budget surplus possible as government eyes cost-of-living cash splash
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has promised more of this cash will flow back into Australians' hip pockets this Budget.
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What you need to know ahead of the federal budget
In simple terms, it sets out the government's priorities for the years ahead.
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Controversial ParentsNext program scrapped in upcoming federal budget
From July 1 2024, the program will be scrapped after multiple inquiries found the scheme was unfairly targeting young people and particularly young single parents by taking payments away if they didn't complete required activities.
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Frontline workers to score $10,000 pay rise in 'seismic shift'
Nurses and aged care workers are among those who will benefit most from the $11.3 billion measure in next week's federal budget.
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Government won't rule out JobSeeker lift for over-55s
The Albanese government is preparing for a small rise in the $50 daily payment in a bid to provide cost-of-living relief for women and long-term jobless
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War of words flares over proposed tax increase for middle-income Aussies
The increased tax has been described as the equivalent of two Reserve Bank interest rate rises by experts, but economists also say it will save long-term pain.
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Desperate calls for Job Seeker to be raised to $76 a day amid cost-of-living crisis
Calls are growing for JobSeeker payments to be raised to at least $76 a day as part of major reforms to help struggling Australians cope with the cost-of-living crisis.
Cost of Living
Hopes of early Christmas present as monthly inflation drops
Australians may be in for an early Christmas present with some economists suggesting inflation has peaked earlier and lower than expected.
Economy
Government gives green light to energy market intervention to slash prices
The federal government has given the green light to temporarily intervene and bring down gas and coal prices.
Cost of Living
Ten things Australian government could do to control power bill rises
Australian governments need to urgently call a national energy summit of all key decision makers after the federal budget predicted 56 per cent of energy price rises over two years.
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Opposition criticises Labor's 'missed opportunity' on cost of living crisis
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has labelled Labor's first budget a "missed opportunity" as Australians face growing financial pressures.
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Energy bills tipped to spike by up to 50 per cent in two years
Australians already struggling with the cost of living should brace for a sharp increase in energy bills, a line hidden deep in the federal budget has warned.
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Breaking news and updates Australia: October 26, 2022
Annual inflation hits 7.3 per cent in fastest rise since 1990; Medibank data breach far worse than originally thought.
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When life will actually get cheaper for Australians
Behind the doom and gloom of global uncertainty, the budget did offer some light at the end of the tunnel.
Politics
In pictures: The Federal Budget newspaper front pages
Labor Treasurer Jim Chalmers' first budget has been delivered and so have the morning papers, with their blockbuster coverage of the "solid and sensible" economic plan.
Politics
Privacy watchdog given $5.5 million to investigate Optus cyber breach
The agency earlier this month announced an investigation into the massive cyber attack in which hackers stole data from almost 10 million customers.
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'Uncertain times are expensive times'
Labor's first federal budget in nearly a decade is about preparing for more tough times ahead and is pessimistic in its forecasts, 9News political editor Charles Croucher says.
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The interview: Jim Chalmers and Charles Croucher
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has described this federal budget as one 'for Australians who battled through hard times and still believe in a better future'.
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