Wages, jobs updates to come with budget week As well as a federal budget, Australia will get its quarterly check-up on worker wages, business surveys and monthly jobs figures. AAP · May 12, 2024
Chalmers signals inflation focus in budget – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2024
Cost of living, net-zero industries focus of May budget The third federal budget under the Albanese government will be handed down on Tuesday and a number of measures have already been unveiled. AAP · May 9, 2024
More tradies to be trained as housing targets loom As Australia struggles through a housing shortage driven by workforce issues, the government has committed $90 million to training future construction tradies. AAP · May 7, 2024
Treasurer worried about home building pipeline Not nearly enough houses are being built to meet growing demand but the federal government is still confident it can meet its 1.2 million homes target. AAP · May 7, 2024
High steaks: PM launches drought fund at Beef Week More than half a billion dollars will be allocated for projects helping farmers prepare for drought and to boost their capacity to adapt to climate change. AAP · May 6, 2024
Federal budget to include new funding for stage 2B of light rail Government also questioned on future of Canberra stadium. The Canberra Times · May 6, 2024
Anti-money laundering, terrorism get budget boost More than $166 million in the federal budget will expand money laundering rules so lawyers, real estate agents and other professions have to report. AAP · May 6, 2024
Tax revenue surge as treasurer tempers expectations Labor won't receive as much tax revenue compared with previous years, but a surplus still remains within reach for the federal budget. AAP · May 5, 2024
Finding savings in budget getting 'harder': Labor The upcoming federal budget may contain more government spending than economists would like as they warn not to place more pressure on inflation. AAP · May 5, 2024
Treasurer faces 'hard truths' in global industrial race The federal budget provides the "perfect lever to pull" for Australia to win back jobs and investment in the global race to secure clean energy supply chains. AAP · Apr 26, 2024
More cost of living relief on cards in federal budget Ahead of the May federal budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged more cost of living relief that will need to take pressure off inflation, not add to it. AAP · Apr 21, 2024
Canada Imposes Higher Taxes On Wealthiest Citizens In Budget Canada's new federal budget introduces higher taxes for the wealthiest to address economic disparities and promote fiscal responsibility. Top News · Apr 17, 2024
Canada Budget Woos Young Voters, Asks Rich To Pay More The government of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday unveiled a federal budget that seeks to woo young voters while asking the wealthy to pay higher taxes. International Business Times · Apr 16, 2024
Top News · Apr 16, 2024 Canada's Federal Budget May Increase Taxes To Meet Goals Canada's federal budget plans tax increases on high-income earners and corporations to boost revenue for economic recovery and pandemic challenges.
AAP · Apr 11, 2024 PM downplays commission criticism on manufacturing push The chair of the productivity commission has raised concern the Future Made in Australia Act could increase reliance on government funds.
AAP · Apr 3, 2024 Home building muted yet rate cuts could spur activity The pace of home building, as shown by official dwelling approvals data, continues to lag behind strong demand for housing.
International Business Times · Mar 21, 2024 US Lawmakers Race To Avert Weekend Government Shutdown US lawmakers released a $1.2 trillion package in the early hours of Thursday to complete the 2024 federal budget -- teeing off a race to sign it into law before a government shutdown looming at the weekend.
AAP · Mar 20, 2024 Call to boost support for the 'financially distressed' More opportunities for Australians facing "the worst" of increasing rent in a cost of living crisis are on the federal budget wishlist of welfare advocates.
Top News · Mar 18, 2024 Canada's Budget To Address Housing Crisis With Billions Canada's federal budget allocates funds to address housing crisis, focusing on affordability and availability. Government aims to provide secure and afford...
Space · Mar 11, 2024 NASA gets $25.4 billion in White House's 2025 budget request President Biden's 2025 federal budget request allocates $25.4 billion to NASA, a minimal increase over what Congress just allocated for 2024.
AAP · Mar 10, 2024 Businesses to save as government scraps tariffs Hundreds of nuisance tariffs on everyday items like tools, clothing, dishwashers and more will be scrapped in a move that will save businesses millions.
Al Jazeera · Mar 9, 2024 US Senate passes $460bn spending bill to avert government shutdown Vote is a major step towards finalising the 2024 federal budget after months of deadlock in the divided Congress.
International Business Times · Mar 6, 2024 US Lawmakers To Avert Shutdown With Vote On Eve Of Major Biden Speech US lawmakers were set to vote Wednesday to end a long-running row over the federal budget with a giant bill to fund several major federal agencies through the fall, averting a partial shutdown due to start at the weekend.
AAP · Mar 4, 2024 Doctors, nurses make emergency call on federal budget More than 40 health groups have called on the government to make climate and health funding a priority after services were challenged by extreme weather.