What we learned – Tuesday 14 May (budget day)
That, my friends, was the budget. The denouement has begun, and will continue apace all week, with the opposition leader’s reply on Thursday night. Here are the highlights:
All households will get $300 off their energy bills, treasurer Jim Chalmers announced in today’s budget. Paul Karp is across the whole shebang.
And Karen Middleton’s analysis is a must read.
Daniel Hurst tells you everything you need to know about the Future Made in Australia program.
Sarah Basford Canales has taken a look at the NDIS figures here.
And my favourite budget bit – Rafqa Touma has the stuff you might have missed. Sweet potatoes, anyone?
And in the non-budget world:
Whistleblower David McBride was sentenced to five years’ prison, with 27 months’ non-parole.
The AFP has to explain its deal with the “secret police”, the Coalition says.
The weather bureau says there is now a 50/50 chance of La Niña forming this year.
Everybody should read about the Maugean skate today, and appreciate its beauty.
And a huge crocodile that lunged at a man on a houseboat has been captured.
We’ll be back tomorrow!
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