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China lodges concerns with Australia over student’s deportation

Beijing says it lodged ‘solemn representation’ with Canberra after the student was searched and repatriated.

Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2022

Budget 2022: Frydenberg has spent big – but on the whole, responsibly

So good, and so unexpected, has been Australia’s economic improvement over the past three months, it has wiped one-third of the projected 2022-23 budget deficit. Or it would have, had the government not decided to give away almost half (45%) the windfall.

The Conversation · Mar 29, 2022

Billions in tax breaks for middle-class workers in Treasurer’s election budget pitch

Josh Frydenberg promises billions on middle-class welfare in a pre-election budget framed to offer voters a share in Australia's post-pandemic recovery.

The New Daily · Mar 29, 2022

New gas, technologies key to energy future

Vast gas reserves, technologies and new critical minerals projects will power economic growth and meet future energy needs, according to the budget blueprint.

AAP · Mar 29, 2022

Cyber and intelligence get $10b boost

Australia's chief cyber intelligence agency will almost double in size with an additional 1900 new jobs as the country seeks to boost its capabilities.

AAP · Mar 29, 2022

Australia's defence spending tops $500b

Spending on defence has topped two per cent of GDP as the federal government positions itself as strong on national security ahead of the upcoming election.

AAP · Mar 29, 2022

Australian Treasurer woos voters with relief for rising costs

- Australia's centre-right government pledged billions in fuel tax cuts, cash give-aways and public works spending on Tuesday as it looks to claw back voter support ahead of what is tipped to be a tough election in May amid a surge in living costs.

Reuters · Mar 29, 2022

Digital boost, space mission launch growth

The budget is 'shooting for the stars' with a space mission and plans to make Australia a top 10 data and digital economy by 2030.

AAP · Mar 29, 2022

Australia's $1t-plus debt to peak in 25/26

Despite the considerable cost of responding to the COVID-19 emergency, the federal government says the still rising debt burden remains manageable.

AAP · Mar 29, 2022

New Australia-Solomons high commission

Australia is pumping more money into the Pacific amid fears of Chinese influence in the region and a potential security pact between Beijing and Honiara.

AAP · Mar 29, 2022