Federal Budget
What’s in it for self-funded retirees
If you've worked hard all your life to fund your retirement, then you may be a little disillusioned by
Commemorating the Centenary of ANZAC
The Government has committed $83.5 million to commemorating the ANZACs.
Better health
The Government will improve access to health care, new hospitals, mental health reforms and
National Disability Insurance Scheme
An NDIS will fundamentally change the way disability care and support is provided.
Where the savings will come from
The Government will make $33.6 billion worth of savings to fund the return to surplus.
Tripling the tax-free threshold
The tax-free threshold will triple from its current limit of $6000 to $18,200 in 2012/13.
Superannuation – excess contribution reform
Thanks to the complex tax regulations which are applied to Australia's superannuation system, making
Dental health – Budget 2011
Improved access to public dental health will be welcomed by many Australians for whom a visit
Cancer screening funding – Budget 2011
With fewer than 40 per cent of bowel cancers being detected early, the need for a screening program
Medicare levy exemption for low-income earners
Low-income thresholds will be increased to ensure low-income earners remain exempt.
Keeping seniors connected – Budget 2011
Following on from the Broadband for Seniors initiative, further funding of $10.4 million will
Comprehensive and sustainable national aged care system – Budget 2011
With the Productivity Commission due to deliver its final report into redesigning Australia's aged
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