Albanese government will not return the federal budget back to balance until 2035 at the earliest
The Albanese government has plunged the nation’s finances into negative figures for at least a decade as the federal budget ...
‘Building Australia’s future’: Labor to invest $3 billion to complete rollout of NBN
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the National Broadband Network infrastructure is “essential” for communities and productivity of ...
Labor commits billions of taxpayer dollars to ‘co-own’ homes with lower-income Australians
The Albanese government has splashed $33 billion of taxpayer funds towards its housing package, which will see Labor co-own ...
Non-compete clauses to be abolished for nearly three million workers
The Albanese government will ban non-compete clauses for nearly three million workers, a move that Treasurer Jim Chalmers ...
Labor promises to slash another $150 off energy bills
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced power price relief measures in the 2025-26 Federal Budget. “Electricity prices in the ...
Federal Budget to cut 20 per cent off ‘all student loan debts’: Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says university educations are “life-changing” opportunities as they aim to cut 20 per cent off all ...
Personal income tax cuts are the ‘brainchild’ of Jim Chalmers
Sky News host Sharri Markson confirms that the tax cuts are Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ “brainchild”. Ms Markson said Jim ...
Increased funding for public schools to help ‘open the doors’ for Australian children
The federal government will put increased funding for public schools to help “open the doors” for more Australian children, ...
National Disability Insurance Scheme to cost taxpayers more than defence or education as program estimated to reach more than $60 billion
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has rapidly become one of the largest expenses in the federal budget, with ...
Government ‘fully and fairly’ funding public schools to help Australian students
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government is putting “billions” into public schools in its Federal Budget. “We are fully and ...
Albanese government expresses serious concerns about US tariffs in federal budget 2025-26
The Albanese government has expressed serious concern about impending US tariffs as Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned of a ...
Labor tackling housing shortages ‘from every responsible angle’
Treasurer Jim Chalmers argues Labor plan to tackle housing shortages will make home ownership “more affordable” for young ...