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Anne Davies, Jonathan Barrett, Elias Visontay and Rafqa Touma

From boomers to Gen Z: how the federal budget affects the generations

Federal Budget Anne Davies Australia Elias Visontay Rafqa Touma Jonathan Barrett HECS Medicare
Guardian Australia reporters Jonathan Barrett, Rafqa Touma, Anne Davies and Elias Visontay
Guardian Australia reporters Jonathan Barrett, Rafqa Touma, Anne Davies and Elias Visontay give the verdict for their respective generations on the 2023-24 federal budget. Photograph: Bertin Huynh/The Guardian

Different generations approached Australia’s 2023-24 federal budget with very different expectations. Those approaching retirement worry about healthcare and aged care, while at the other end of the age spectrum concerns focus squarely on rising rents and the fading possibility of ever owning a home. Our four panelists run the rule over the detail announced on Tuesday by the treasurer, Jim Chalmers.

Boomers – Anne Davies

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