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Budget to focus on temporary cost-of-living support

There's still hope for a modest payment bump for job seekers as the federal government puts the finishing touches on its cost-of-living budget package.

Anthony Albanese doubles down on income tax cut continuity

Debate rages over whether Labor is considering amending legislated tax cuts but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says there are no plans to change course.

Pocock calls for joint funded Canberra convention centre and stadium precinct

ACT Independent Senate candidate David Pocock yesterday called for a joint-funded Canberra convention centre and stadium precinct in Civic.

More funding for community services

A wide range of ACT community organisations will receive funding through the forthcoming ACT Budget, the Chief Minister has announced.

Canberra Community Law welcomes funding security

Community legal services will receive financial funding into the new financial year through the 2021-22 Budget, the ACT Government has announced

ACTCOSS calls on ACT Government to fully fund community services

In the lead up to the 2021-22 ACT Budget, the ACT Council of Social Service has called on the ACT Government to urgently address the ACT’s ongoing housing crisis; to provide adequate funding for community sector organisations; and to improve outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Australia’s COVID-19 spending deemed ‘accountable and transparent’

A new study comparing 120 countries found Australia to be one of only four countries whose COVID spending had “adequate” accountability.

What does the typical Australian earn?

ANU visiting fellow Peter Martin writes about the latest Australian Tax Office figures that tell us what all 14.3 million taxpayers earn.

Big-spending ‘recovery budget’ leaves universities out in the cold

The 2021 federal budget has largely ignored the plight of Australian universities.

Budget funds two new marine parks twice the size of Great Barrier Reef

Two new marine parks covering 740,000 square kilometres around Christmas Island and the Cocos will be set up as part of the 2021-22 budget.

ACT economy is above standard and far from poor, according to S&P

International credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s (S&P) awarded the ACT Government its highest credit rating

ACT Budget: local groups respond

Here’s how local groups and peak bodies in the ACT have responded to the 2020-21 ACT Budget, handed down yesterday by the Chief Minister.

How the 2020-21 ACT Budget will affect where you live

Keen to know how your region will benefit from the 2020-21 ACT Budget handed down today? Whether you’re a Gowrie girl, a Forde fellow, a Chifley chap, or a Scullin sister, find out what’s been announced here.

Canberra Liberals: Budget will lead to higher rates, failing services

ACT Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee believes the Labor-Greens Government has delivered more broken promises, more rates and tax increases, and more health and education failures in today's Budget.

ACT Greens: Budget will build ‘more resilient economy’

The ACT Greens have today welcomed the 2020-21 ACT Budget which includes major investments designed to ensure Canberra is the most sustainable, ecologically-friendly jurisdiction in the country. The Budget includes major investments in...

ACT Budget: ‘Driving Canberra’s Recovery’

This year’s budget aims to drive Canberra’s Recovery after COVID-19 – the greatest economic and health challenge the ACT has faced.

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