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Energy rebates and rent relief in federal Budget
Broad cost-of-living relief in the federal Budget faces early fire from experts and economists, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers insists the measures are sorely needed. Source: AAP.
Budget to balance books and ease living costs
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will project a surplus of $9.3 billion in tonight’s Budget, saying it has “come on top – not at the expense – of helping those doing it tough”. Source: The Guardian.
Federal Budget sets aside billions for wage rises
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is setting billions of dollars aside in Tuesday’s Budget for wage increases in the aged care and child care sectors, as the Fair Work Commission mulls over pay rises for employees in the female-dominated industries. Source: The Australian.
Catholic Social Services calls for rise in social safety net payments
Catholic Social Services Australia has urged the Albanese Government to use the upcoming Budget to raise the rate of social safety net payments and strengthen support systems to improve the lives of our nation’s most vulnerable people.
Treasurer flags welfare increases in next week’s Budget
Next week’s federal Budget will see an increase in welfare payments, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed. Source: ABC News.
Boost JobSeeker or entrench disadvantage, economists say
Leading economists have added their voice to calls for the Albanese Government to boost the rate of JobSeeker, saying the current $386 a week “entrenches disadvantage”. Source: The Australian.
Vinnies welcomes government funding for those doing it tough
The St Vincent de Paul Society has contacted leading ministers in the Albanese Government to commend them for driving policy change and financial commitments aimed at improving the wellbeing of many Australians who continue to struggle with daily demands.
Budget bottom line improves but households remain under pressure
Australia’s Budget is on track for a small deficit but households remain under pressure with slow wage growth and no new cost of living support. Source: 9news.com.au.
ACT Government to spend $50 million on transfer of Calvary hospital
There will be nearly $50 million spent on the transfer of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce, the ACT Government’s Budget papers have revealed. Source: Canberra Times.