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Australian budget 2022: Coalition unveils $17.9bn pre-election cash splash on road and rail projects

Largest new spending is $3.1bn for Melbourne Intermodal Terminal with package also allocating $140m for a regional road safety program

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2022

Veterans’ affairs minister told Barnaby Joyce he was quitting due to budget ‘disgrace’

Scott Morrison claims minister did not ‘properly understand’ budget process

The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2022

Veterans' Affairs Minister Andrew Gee threatens to resign on eve of budget over funding shortfall

Veterans' Affairs Minister Andrew Gee launches a stunning attack on the federal government, revealing he was on the cusp of resigning from cabinet because he was being refused funding for his department.

ABC News · Mar 26, 2022

Timing questioned over $5.4 billion Qld dam fund

The federal government has committed $5.4 billion to build a dam in North Queensland, but the "interesting" timing of the announcement has been

The New Daily · Mar 23, 2022

New research reveals Australians’ distrust of Scott Morrison is turning them off government

Australians regard Scott Morrison as the nation’s least trustworthy politician, as new research reveals how we feel about our leaders.

The New Daily · Mar 22, 2022

Cost of living central in budget: Morrison

With the federal budget less than a week away, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says cost of living pressures will be a key priority.

AAP · Mar 22, 2022

Huge cost blowout causes some farmers to withdraw support for new Queensland dam

Exclusive: Irrigator says governments need to triple spend if Emu Swamp dam is to proceed and it would provide some of Australia’s most expensive water

The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2022

Federal funds of $5.4 billion for Qld dam

Funding of $5.4 billion is being put up by the federal government to build the Hells Gates Dam in North Queensland, creating jobs and opening up irrigation.

AAP · Mar 22, 2022

As federal government spending on small transport projects creeps up, marginal seats get a bigger share

Brace for the federal election – the transport promises have begun. Some are pretty big, such as Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce’s A$678 million for the Outback Highway, and Opposition leader Anthony Albanese’s $500 million down-payment on faster rail between Newcastle and Sydney. If history is any guide, a rush…

The Conversation · Mar 20, 2022

Barnaby Joyce tags $500m for Queensland dam despite lack of environmental approvals

Environment groups say Urannah Dam project could destroy rare freshwater turtle habitat while feasibility studies suggest dam is not viable

The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2022