Federal Budget
Age pensioners to receive a budget boost, minister confirms
There was no pension increase on 20 September, but a boost is expected in October.
Eye-wateringly bad, yet rosy: why these budget numbers will get worse
The $300 billion hit to government finances is as good as it is going to get.
Federal Budget 2018: Government fails renting pensioners
Government admits 300,600 pensioners spend more than a third of income on housing.
Federal Budget 2018: Stronger support for aged care needed
Aged care requires urgent funding support in the 2018-19 Federal Budget.
Could the Government start drug testing age pensioners?
A proposal to target job seekers might eventually target all welfare.
Budget 2017–18: time for action on housing affordability
Figures reveal just how much our politicians love property.
Medicine prices to fall in Budget 2017–18 changes
Only six out of 10 Australians opt for generic medicine.
Budget 2017–18: outlook for retirement and housing
What Budget 2017-18 must address to create retirement housing affordability.
RBA Governor urges Government to borrow and spend
Government must borrow and spend to dial up growth according to the RBA Governor.
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