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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.

The New Daily

Reading through the budget papers is an exercise in cognitive dissonance

Labor’s budget fails to address the underlying causes of the challenges Australia faces — and merely delays the government’s political peril.

Crikey

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.

ABC News

The vulnerable are still vulnerable. Jim Chalmers’ welfare boosts were not enough

Despite increases in last night’s budget, Australia’s welfare payments remain extremely Scrooge-like, among the least generous in the OECD.

Crikey

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.

ABC News

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.

Crikey

Labor delivers a $4bn surplus. Where the heck did the money come from?

The ‘surprise’ surplus is likely a combination of bulging company profits, income taxes, and an unexpected spike in population.

AFP

Australia eyes first budget surplus in 15 years

Canberra (AFP) - Resource-rich Australia is projecting its first budget surplus in 15 years, the country's treasurer said Tuesday, heralding a commodities-fuelled victory for the year-old centre-left government.

The Guardian - AU

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

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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

Crikey

Is this a Labor budget voters can feel proud of? A progressive scorecard

From welfare reform to tackling climate change, what makes a Labor budget?

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

The New Daily

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.

Crikey

Shh, it’s a surplus: has Chalmers pulled off a balancing act?

The treasurer faced acute challenges this budget: fighting inflation while ensuring the government helps people ‘under the pump’.

Crikey

Labor to establish $1.5bn energy bill relief fund for households and small businesses

Eligible households and small businesses could be eligible for rebates of up to $500 over the next financial year.

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.

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