This was supposed to be a 'wellbeing budget' – so why does it feel like the arts have been overlooked? The first Labor federal budget has come down, but the arts are almost nowhere to be seen. The Conversation · Oct 26, 2022
Regional communities 'neglected' in budget The government has been accused of neglecting funding for regional Australia in the federal budget, but the minister in charge insists it is a focus. AAP · Oct 26, 2022
Business leaders welcome Hunter's budget 'success' Newcastle Airport says it is "thrilled" to have funding for its new terminal building confirmed in Tuesday's federal budget, and the Hunter's peak business group has welcomed commitments to other large infrastructure projects. Newcastle Herald · Oct 26, 2022
Anthony Albanese flags NDIS spending crackdown as federal budget forecasts cost blowout There are growing concerns about the sustainability of a central Labor policy following new budget projections showing the extent of National Disability Insurance Scheme cost blowouts. ABC News · Oct 25, 2022
Medibank's market value drops $1.6b in one week, Reserve Bank tipped to lift rates even further as inflation hits 32-year high Medibank's hacking debacle results in the company's market value plunging by $1.6 billion, ANZ is fined $25 million for misleading customers, while the local share market rises for its third straight day as Australian inflation hits a 32-year high. ABC News · Oct 25, 2022
Middle Arm industrial precinct, remote homelands and Aboriginal art gallery funding confirmed for NT in federal budget Funding for a billion-dollar industrial hub on Darwin Harbour and a national Aboriginal art gallery in Alice Springs are among the big-ticket items confirmed for the Northern Territory in Tuesday's federal budget. ABC News · Oct 25, 2022
Budget 'fleeced' NSW again: Perrottet Dominic Perrottet says NSW has been stiffed of infrastructure funding after money was taken away from several projects. AAP · Oct 25, 2022
Budget 2022: Treasurer details budget in Press Club speech, after yearly inflation hits highest point since 1990 — as it happened The government warns of tough times ahead for families after delivering its first budget, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers saying inflation "will get worse before it gets better." ABC News · Oct 25, 2022
What's in the federal budget for me? Here's a quick guide Labor's first budget in almost a decade has been handed down — here's what you need to know about what's in it for you. ABC News · Oct 25, 2022
Jim Chalmers just handed down his first federal budget, but did he get his facts straight? Did the Treasurer get his facts straight in Labor's first budget speech in a decade? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates. ABC News · Oct 25, 2022
Labor’s Dropped Its First Federal Budget In A Decade So Here Are 6 Takeaways For Young Aussies Labor's flagged the budget as "responsible" - but it's still going ahead with those tax cuts. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 25, 2022
Wrestling with costs and shortages, businesses look to federal budget for answers Businesses are hopeful commitments to reduce childcare costs will encourage more women to return to the workforce. The Canberra Times · Oct 25, 2022
Six graphs that explain the 2022 federal budget: rosy views mugged by reality Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers’ main economic message is enjoy today because tomorrow is going to be tough The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2022
ABC given $83.7m to reverse Coalition’s funding cuts but little help for arts in 2022 budget Australian federal budget provides $500,000 for feasibility study into the expansion of Double J to FM frequencies The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2022 Federal budget 2022 summary – winners and losers: who will benefit and who was left behind? The governor general, Bob Katter, jobseekers, seniors and Double J listeners – everyone has a stake in the federal budget, but some have done better than others
The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2022 Federal budget 2022: Jim Chalmers heralds budget of ‘restraint’ while warning of risks ahead for households Treasurer flags need for tax reform to put economy on more sustainable path and further intervention in energy sector amid soaring prices
AAP · Oct 25, 2022 Money locked in for Indigenous voice vote More than $75 million is being set aside in the federal budget to prepare for a national referendum on a proposed Indigenous voice to parliament.
AAP · Oct 25, 2022 Big cash injection for disability services The federal budget includes an extra $8.8 billion for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, with extra frontline staff to be rolled out.
AAP · Oct 25, 2022 Billions set aside for aged care reforms The government will spend billions in the federal budget overhauling the aged care sector, while COVID-19 response measures are also being extended.
ABC News · Oct 25, 2022 Budget 2022: Chalmers promises five-point plan for cost of living relief — as it happened Labor has delivered the second federal budget of the year, announcing a plan for cost of living, wages and housing.
ABC News · Oct 24, 2022 Jim Chalmers says the Coalition is responsible for $1 trillion of debt in the federal budget. Is that correct? Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the budget is "heaving with a trillion dollars in Liberal Party debt". Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.
ABC News · Oct 24, 2022 Cash injection to fix GP shortage high on federal budget wish list for Tasmania Brighton resident Marilyn Wiltshire was "distraught" when her local general practice clinic closed. But there may be some hope for her and fellow locals in the federal budget.
ABC News · Oct 24, 2022 Treasurer Jim Chalmers expected to reveal a $40 billion improvement to the federal budget bottom line Treasurer Jim Chalmers says his first budget will show a multi-billion-dollar improvement on forecasts from the previous government's budget.
ABC News · Oct 24, 2022 What do you want to know about the federal budget and how it affects you? Ask a question or share your story Do you have questions about the federal budget or are you concerned about how it affects you? Tell us more
AAP · Oct 23, 2022 Extra university spots to upskill nation An extra 20,000 university places have been created in key fields to help address Australia's skill shortage.