Federal Budget
High-viz, narrow vision
The government seems to think economic stimulus is all about high-viz vests and hard hats.
Budget 2020: What’s in it for you?
It seems older people were sufficiently affected to warrant the treasurer's support.
Commentators slam Budget 2020
Budget 2020 forgot women and older unemployed workers, according to social media.
Pensioners get Budget boost
The government promised relief for the lack of pension increase, but is it enough?
Budget boost for pensioners
There was no pension increase on 20 September, but a boost is expected in October.
Budget numbers will get worse
The $300 billion hit to government finances is as good as it is going to get.
‘Budget fails 12% of pensioners’
Government admits 300,600 pensioners spend more than a third of income on housing.
Aged care needs Budget support
Aged care requires urgent funding support in the 2018-19 Federal Budget.
Could pensioners be drug tested?
A proposal to target job seekers might eventually target all welfare.
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