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Latest news: Federal budget

The federal budget according to ACT politicians

Does the federal budget 'deliver for Canberra'? The answer depends, it seems, on whether one is a Labor politician or not.

‘Unfair, unrealistic’: young Aussies bear budget burden

Structural reforms are needed to reduce the tax burden on young income earners, who will be increasingly called upon to fund rising government spending.

Taxpayers to get $10 a week cut in pre-election budget

All taxpayers will get two rounds of cuts but only starting from July 2026, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers makes the case for a second Labor term.

Winners and losers from the 2025-26 Federal Budget revealed

Taxpayers and students are the big winners from Jim Chalmers's fourth budget, while supermarkets and some bosses have come up short.

Bigger budget surplus not ‘an end in itself’

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says a better-than-expected $15.8 billion budget surplus doesn't mean cost-of-living measures have been forgotten.

PM backs budget despite lukewarm polling response

While voters have delivered a small bounce for Labor in the polls, there has been mixed opinions on the recent federal budget.

$350 million for the ACT in 2024-25 Budget

The 2024–25 Budget will inject more than $350 million into Canberra, finance minister Senator Katy Gallagher has announced.

Senator Pocock: Budget gets the balance wrong

Senator Pocock says the federal budget is a missed opportunity that does not adequately respond to the huge challenges facing Australians.

ACT Greens: Federal Budget ‘unsurprising and uninspiring’

The ACT Greens say the 2024 Federal Budget disappoints, failing to deliver cost-of-living support for those doing it tough.

ACT Chief Minister: Commonwealth Budget delivers for Canberra

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr states the 2024-25 Commonwealth Budget will benefit Canberrans and our city.

Jim Chalmers’ third budget will have a surplus of $9.3 billion for this financial year

The third Chalmers’ budget will deliver a surplus of $9.3 billion for this financial year – the second successive surplus of the Albanese government.

ACT Greens call on federal government to fix housing crisis

The ACT Greens want the Federal Government to waive the housing debt, fund their housing policy, and fix the 'rigged' tax system.

Pocock: Budget must put people first and help Canberra catch up

Senator David Pocock says the budget must support those suffering from the cost-of-living crisis and invest in health, education and housing.

Federal Budget funding a lifeline for Canberra Symphony Orchestra

The Canberra Symphony Orchestra has received a critical funding boost from the Federal Government in this week's Budget.

Federal budget targets housing crisis amid backlash

The federal government has announced $11.3 billion to fast-track the delivery of new homes but faced criticism for not extending further support to renters.

Federal Government: $250 million for Australian Institute of Sport

The Federal Government will invest $249.7 million in the Australian Institute of Sport in next week's Budget.

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