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Economists say federal budget unlikely to have much effect on interest rates

While the 2023 budget is unlikely to budge the RBA, experts are watching for inflationary pressure from a population boom and energy prices

The Guardian - AU

Federal budget 2023: Billionaire Andrew Forrest a likely budget winner with green hydrogen subsidies

The government has injected $2 billion into green hydrogen through the federal budget amid fears Australia is falling behind in the race to become a renewable energy superpower.

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Coalition may support Labor’s cost of living measures

Cost of living measures helping struggling Australians with soaring energy and health costs in Labor's second budget may be supported by the coalition.

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Australian government rejects concerns budget may worsen inflation

Australia's Labor government said on Wednesday the billions in cost-of-living relief unveiled in the federal budget for families and businesses will not worsen inflationary pressures and put more pressure on the central bank to lift rates further.

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Albanese says Sally Rugg case not behind $159m budget boost for MPs’ electorate staff

PM cites increased workload for staff of all political stripes while treasurer points to ‘well-publicised court cases’ as motivation

The Guardian - AU

Who is eligible for the $500 energy bill relief payment? It depends on where you live

The federal government had to negotiate different agreements with each state and territory, so it's a little complicated. Let's look at how much you might get slashed off your bill, depending on where you live.

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PM maintains ‘we’re the party of aspiration’ – as it happened

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Morning Mail: Trump sexually abused writer, jury finds; Chalmers’ cost-of-living budget

Advice columnist E Jean Carroll was attacked by former president but not raped, jury decides, awarding her $5m; treasurer walks fine line in budget

The Guardian - AU

Federal budget 2023: Albanese defends JobSeeker increase after budget revealed — as it happened

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered his post-budget address at the National Press Club. Look back on Wednesday's updates.

ABC News

Federal budget 2023: Does a budget focused on the cost of living mean inflation and interest rates could get worse?

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is adamant that his budget will not make inflation worse and force the Reserve Bank's hand on interest rates — but economists are divided, with some saying it paves the way for a rate hike in the coming months.

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Alan Kohler: A beautiful, lucky, meaningless budget

Jim Chalmers has produced a budget document that beautifully navigates the difficult terrain of economics and politics.

The New Daily

Federal budget 2023: The winners and losers in Treasurer’s cost-of-living budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers pledged billions in new spending to help families navigate the cost-of-living crisis in his second budget.

The New Daily

JobSeeker Rent Assistance Are Increasing From ‘Jack Shit’ To ‘Diddly Squat’ So Thanks, Labor

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has dropped Labor’s first fully-fledged budget after a ‘lil one last October and guess what? Renters and folks who receive Centrelink payments were shafted. Who’d have thunk it!The TL;DR is that Aussies on JobSeeker will cop an extra $40 a fortnight, so single folks with no children will…

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What's in the federal budget for women?

Since it came to power, Labor has repeatedly vowed to deliver a "strong budget" for women. So what's in Jim Chalmers and Katy Gallagher's second budget for women?

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What's in the federal budget to help ease the housing affordability crisis?

More than one million low-income renters will soon get an increase to their Commonwealth Rental Assistance payment under a new measure announced in the budget.

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Australia budget 2023: six graphs that explain this one-off surplus

From the one-time surplus to the budget’s impact on inflation, here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - AU

Households offered $1bn help in budget to install energy saving measures

Low-cost loans for double glazing, solar panels and other improvements should benefit more than 100,000 households, while $2bn is set aside for hydrogen projects

The Guardian - AU

Budget 2023: Hang in there, Labor tells hard-hit Australians. But will voters keep faith?

There is real help here, spread widely and a bit thin. This federal government is thinking long-term, though it may not be enough for people struggling right now

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Federal budget 2023: Jim Chalmers delivers a cautious budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers hands down his first full budget – a cautious, politically-clever document, aimed ultimately at idealists.

The Conversation

Budget 2023 at a glance: major measures, cuts and spends

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered his second budget with a heavy focus on cost-of-living relief for Australians who are struggling due to persistently high inflation and rising interest rates.

The Guardian - AU

Federal budget 2023: Jim Chalmers delivers surprise $5bn Medicare boost and cost-of-living help for Australians ‘under the pump’

Treasurer aims to strike a ‘methodical balance’ to see people through the hard times while setting the country up for a better future

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Budget 2023: Business to benefit from energy assistance and renewables investment, but key tax break scaled back

Renewable energy and the transition away from fossil fuels are the government's key focus in its assistance to businesses, big and small, but a key small business tax break has been scaled back.

The Conversation

Budget 2023: Budgeting for difficult times is hard – just ask Chalmers

Surplus or not, the budget papers show us living through pretty awful times.

ABC News

The federal budget promises $14.6 billion in cost-of-living relief. Where is it going, and who will be eligible for support?

The federal budget includes billions in "targeted relief" for the most vulnerable Australians. Here's where the funds are going.

The Conversation

Jim Chalmers hands down a budget for Anthony Albanese's battlers

A big incentive for doctors to bulk bill, a modest $40 a fortnight rise in JobSeeker and extra rent assistance are highlights of a Labor budget that juggles targeted cost-of-living relief with containing inflation.

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