budget 2024

Budget 2024 – First Nations funding welcomed, but more is needed

A First Nations organisation welcomes the government’s funding for new policies and childhood education. SNAICC National Voice for our Children...

Budget 2024 – What does increased Defence spending mean for Australia?

This year’s budget has resulted in a plan to invest $50.7bn in defence spending over the next decade as part...

Budget 2024 – Adam Bandt picks at the “band-aid” budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said that the surplus budget will have “new energy rebates and more rent assistance”, all to assist...