The federal budget cash splash is designed to win the next election
If the government can’t win an election with this cash splash, it should give up politics. (Image: Private Media) If…
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The budget gives a boost to mental health and cuts to social services
The new budget has some good news for social services… but there’s plenty of bad news too. (Image: Private Media)…
The 2021 budget addresses some of women’s concerns but not all
The 2021 budget goes some way to addressing calls for greater consideration of women. But is it enough? (Image: Private…
Leaking budget highlights makes for an anti-climactic budget speech
The trouble with leaking everything in the budget beforehand is that it’s such an anti-climax on the day… (Image: Private…
Debt and deficit concerns have been left in the dust in this federal budget
Debt and deficit concerns — once the sine qua non of Australian politics — have been left in the dust.…
The government’s effort to appeal to women voters is patronising
After last year’s disaster, the government has made a transparent attempt to appeal to women voters. (Image: Private Media) The…
The budget gives a boost to aged care, but will money turns into action?
Despite a major increase in funding, there are serious questions about whether the government will deliver the fundamental reform needed…
Government tops up national security, defence and intelligence spending
The spectre of China and the drums of war loom large over this year’s budget. (Image: Private Media) Mike Pezzullo,…
A colourless conference, a leafless tree — a COVID budget sits against the symbols of these difficult times
The tired pageantry of budget night in Canberra seems particularly stark in a COVID world. (Image: Private Media) There’s an…
The winners and losers of federal budget night 2021-22
Who got a cash injection… and who missed out? (Image: Private Media) Winners Single parents, who will have greater ability…