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Will the budget make inflation worse? Are its boosts to welfare payments just the first step for the Labor government? Could the projected one-off surplus be followed by another one or more? What (if any) of the budget measures will the Coalition oppose? There’s quite a bit about this budget…

TND understands negotiations over the poverty alleviation package will be kicked off with a proposal from the Greens to amend the budget.

Imagine welfare increases being so low you can't even buy two-minute noodles with them.

Angus Taylor repeats claims budget may have increased chances Reserve Bank will further increase interest rates

Labor’s budget criticised as Coalition and Greens say there is not enough cost-of-living help

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

From electricity bills to childcare costs, the budget introduces cost-of-living reforms that will make a dent in the bottom line for millions of Australians

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.

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

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is defending an increase to government support payments, but says "reform is never done" and JobSeeker may be revisited in future budgets, as social advocates say less than $3 a day extra is "insulting".

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the budget reflects Labor's responsible economic management and at the same time doesn't leave struggling people behind.