Economy

The government wants us to focus on its Future Made in Australia project. But the spending allocated to this manufacturing vision pales before that invested in Defence.

The Australian Tertiary Education Commission (ATEC) work to drive growth and meet national skills needs through equity measures.

Almost 9,000 new public service positions have been created since last year’s budget, including 5,816 previously contracted roles.

Services Australia will receive $1.8 billion over three years to fund more service delivery staff; 4,030 new staff will join the agency in 2024-25, and another 3,530 the following year.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered a $9.3 billion surplus this year, promising to deliver relief to Australians today and tomorrow and help every taxpayer.

Inflation haunts Jim Chalmers’ third budget, but Katy Gallagher is confident responsible measures the government is taking will temper pressures.

In 2022-23, more than 650,000 live sheep were exported by sea or air, making up about 1% of Australia’s sheep trade, and about 0.01% of total agricultural exports.

Katy Gallagher signals $27.9 bil in savings and reprioritisations in next week’s federal budget to show ‘responsible economic management’.

Tim Pallas says his state has been ripped off by the Commonwealth, evidenced by the federal government’s track record of spending over the past 70 years.