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.
The chair of the agency heading the NDIS has vowed to keep vulnerable people at the heart of the disability program despite funding pressures on the scheme.
The global economy is suffering the lowest growth rate in almost two decades and casting a shadow over the upcoming federal budget, the treasurer warns.
The federal opposition left behind a range of unfunded "zombie measures" that will pile more pressure on already-stretched finances, the treasurer says.
I’m proud that there is a lot in the Budget for our Nation’s Capital – investing in its people, our environment, infrastructure, and the public service which serves all Australians.
Budget cuts to electric vehicle taxes and a plan for more chargers have been welcomed by motorist and green groups but some argue greater changes are needed.
