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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 2024-25 Federal Budget on Tuesday 14th May, 2024. Check this page for the latest updates, headlines and summaries about the Federal Budget.
Inflation-wary households plan to bank their tax cuts
Working Australians want to repair their finances when they start receiving the cash from July 1, new research suggests.
Australia
Details of $100 million fix for crash-plagued freeway revealed
The federal government has allocated an extra $100 million in the budget, matched by the South Australian government, to fully fund the much-needed safety upgrades.
South Australia
Voters' big fear about impact of federal budget
A new poll shows Australians are largely unmoved by the federal budget, and it has failed to give the Albanese government a bump in support.
federal politics
'Lightweight response': Shorten and Dutton clash over budget reply
The pair were involved in a fiery exchange after the Opposition outlined its response to the budget.
Politics
Opposition calls to slash migration intake, ban foreign homebuyers
Peter Dutton took to parliament to respond to what he called was "one of the most irresponsible" budgets he had seen in his decades-long political career.
Peter Dutton
This family spends $2.5k every week. It doesn't need to be like that
We found some savings in their tight budget.
finance
Fresh doubt looms over future of city's most expensive rail project
The concerns come after the federal government failed to allocate extra funding in the federal budget.
Victoria
Why the budget's predicting lower inflation but same old interest rates
The two forecasts don't seem to make a lot of sense, but there's one key reason why it all adds up.
national
What you need to know about $300 energy relief for every household
Everyone in the country is going to benefit from the $3.5 billion package – and it's going to have a big impact on inflation.
national
Budget's fast-track passport promise explained
One of the more eye-catching items in last night's federal budget was the revelation people could fast-track a new passport application - for a fee.
Travel
Wealthiest Australians could benefit most from $300 energy bill relief
The government is today scrambling to defend wealthier Australians receiving the payments announced in the budget.
Anthony Albanese
In pictures: The federal budget newspaper front pages
Depending on where you look, Jim Chalmers is a "money spinner", inflation dragon tamer or a clown whipping up ballon animals for all.
Politics
Treasurer confident 'responsible' budget will fight inflation
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is confident his third budget will put downwards pressure on inflation, even with $7.8 billion in cost-of-living relief on the way for Australian households.
national
The graphs that tell the story of the federal budget
The federal budget, as told in our interactive charts.
national
What you might have missed in the budget
A federal budget is made up of many very long documents, and there is plenty that can fly under the radar.
federal politics
RBA governor is the real audience for this year's budget
It's the Reserve Bank governor's interest rates trigger finger that has shaped the treasurer's thinking.
national
One million households to benefit from rental boost
Labor will commit $1.9 billion over five years to provide cost-of-living relief for one quarter of Australian renters.
national
Energy bill relief, tax cuts but JobSeekers left out
The federal budget is being touted by Treasurer Jim Chalmers as being for "every Australian". But as ever, some are better off than others.
national
Single hidden budget sentence spells bad news for interest rates
The millions of homeowners banking on a cash rate cut won't be happy with one sentence hidden deep in the budget papers.
national
Where our money is going overseas
Treasurer Jim Chalmers acknowledged global tensions when he presented the budget tonight.
Politics
What's in the federal budget for women?
Super on paid parental leave and anti-domestic violence measures are at the heart of the federal budget's investment into women, but it doesn't end there.
Australia
All the cost-of-living relief for Aussie households
Australians have dug ever deeper into their pockets as the cost-of-living crisis continues to squeeze.
federal politics
Energy bill relief, rent assistance, and freeze on cost of medicines
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down his third federal budget, with $7.8 billion in cost-of-living relief on the way for Australian households.
national
What you're going to get in today's federal budget
From tax cuts to debt relief, there are a range of cost-of-living measures that'll be announced by Jim Chalmers.
federal politics
Federal budget includes power bill relief for every household
Tonight's budget will include new power bill relief for every household in the country and one million small businesses.
national
Inflation to be under control a year earlier than expected: budget
The prediction, if accurate, would likely have a very welcome impact on interest rates.
finance
PM announces $3.25 billion budget boost to key Melbourne road project
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the boost today, bringing the government's total contribution to $5 billion for the project, which will link Melbourne's freeway network.
Victoria
The $1150 weekly cost this Aussie couple can't avoid
Despite their strict budget for groceries.
money
Welfare boost coming in federal budget, treasurer says
A possible $121-a-week increase is on the cards following comments by Treasurer Jim Chalmers today.
Cost of Living
Almost $3 billion of student debt to be wiped in federal budget
More than three million Australians are expected to have their student debt cut in the federal budget as a part of measures to ease cost of living pressures.
national
Single mum's $200 bill shock in cost-of-living crisis
Ahead of May's federal budget, 9news.com.au looks at an average Aussie family's weekly bills.
money
Federal government commits $160m to establish national firearms register
The historic funding will be outlined in May's Budget and delivered over four years to create a register and firearms reforms.
national
Millions of Aussies to cop $1258 setback in five weeks
Higher-than-expected inflation figures released today aren't just bad news for home- and business owners banking on an early interest rate cut.
Cost of Living
Three million Aussies about to owe government extra $1113
On June 1, one of the most common forms of debt is going have its second-biggest increase on record.
Cost of Living
Treasurer issues warning over next month's federal budget
The Treasurer is warning next month's Budget will be tougher than expected, as he tries to navigate the economy through domestic and foreign challenges.
federal politics
PM hints energy price relief will be included in federal budget
Households hoping for cost-of-living relief in this year's federal budget will welcome comments from Anthony Albanese this morning.
Cost of Living
Cost of living relief coming, just not a big budget cash splash
Exactly two months out from budget night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said there'll be no repeat of the surging revenue from high resource prices that drove last year's record surplus.
national
'Nuisance tariffs' to be cut on hundreds of imported items
Taxes on hundreds of imported items such as toothbrushes, tampons and tools will be removed to make life easier for businesses.
Economy
Price of beer, spirits expected to jump as alcohol tax rises
Drinkers in pubs and clubs across Australia face forking out more for their favourite tipple.
alcohol
Budget bottom line improves but household pressures remain
A paper-thin deficit is forecast for the next financial year of $12.8 billion, an improvement of $1.1 billion.
Australia
Chalmers announces 'biggest surplus ever'
But he warned pressures on the budget were intensifying, not easing.
Economy
Surplus surprise: Australia on verge of historic high
Anthony Albanese believes Australians will welcome the news, even as households around the country struggle with the rising cost of living.
federal politics
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.
education
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.
Australia
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.
Australia
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.
Tax cuts
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
