The Treasurer is refusing to be drawn on whether his first budget, just weeks out from the election, is enough to save the government. Josh Frydenberg announced there will be a $7-billion surplus next year but didn’t deliver any big surprises. The Coalition is hoping to woo voters with tax cuts for millions of Australians […]
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‘If this is their re-election pitch, it’s a very underwhelming one’: Shadow Treasurer responds
The Shadow Treasurer has trashed the government’s “underwhelming” budget announcement, saying it won’t “get them over the line” in next month’s election. Chris Bowen joined Ross Greenwood in Macquarie Media’s Canberra studio following the speech. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg began by saying, “the budget is back in the black and Australia is back on track”, with […]
‘A for ambition, F for climate change’: Greens respond to Federal Budget
The Greens say Josh Frydenberg’s budget fails to address “the biggest existential crisis” Australia is facing. Federal Budget 2019: Live coverage from Canberra “Let’s face it, it’s a bunch of election bribes, there’s no plan for the country, there’s no plan for climate change,” Richard Di Natale told Ross Greenwood. “Where is the blueprint to […]
Federal Budget 2019: The promises, opinions + what will really impact you
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has delivered his first Federal Budget in Canberra, announcing a $7.1 billion surplus, Australia’s first since 2007. The Coalition has promised to cut income tax for low and middle income earners, benefits for small business owners, while splashing cash on infrastructure and schools. “Tonight, I announce the budget is back in the […]
The earning gap between uni and high school graduates is narrowing
New research has revealed the earning gap between university and high school graduates is closing. Individuals with degrees are still earning more than those who have just finished Year 12. But new data from the Grattan Institute suggests the gap between the two is closing. Higher education program director at the Grattan Institute, Andrew Norton, […]
Chris Bowen
Shadow Treasurer Chris Bowen joins Ross in the studio for his take on the Budget
Treasurer Scott Morrison
Treasurer Scott Morrison joins Ross live in the studio for Budget analysis
Jennifer Westacott
Jennifer Westacott the CEO of the Business Council of Australia gives her reaction to the 2017 Budget
The Treasurer is refusing to be drawn on whether his first budget, just weeks out from the election, is enough to save the government. Josh Frydenberg announced there will be a $7-billion surplus next year but didn’t deliver any big surprises. The Coalition is hoping to woo voters with tax cuts for millions of Australians […]
‘If this is their re-election pitch, it’s a very underwhelming one’: Shadow Treasurer responds
The Shadow Treasurer has trashed the government’s “underwhelming” budget announcement, saying it won’t “get them over the line” in next month’s election. Chris Bowen joined Ross Greenwood in Macquarie Media’s Canberra studio following the speech. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg began by saying, “the budget is back in the black and Australia is back on track”, with […]
‘A for ambition, F for climate change’: Greens respond to Federal Budget
The Greens say Josh Frydenberg’s budget fails to address “the biggest existential crisis” Australia is facing. Federal Budget 2019: Live coverage from Canberra “Let’s face it, it’s a bunch of election bribes, there’s no plan for the country, there’s no plan for climate change,” Richard Di Natale told Ross Greenwood. “Where is the blueprint to […]
Federal Budget 2019: The promises, opinions + what will really impact you
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has delivered his first Federal Budget in Canberra, announcing a $7.1 billion surplus, Australia’s first since 2007. The Coalition has promised to cut income tax for low and middle income earners, benefits for small business owners, while splashing cash on infrastructure and schools. “Tonight, I announce the budget is back in the […]
The earning gap between uni and high school graduates is narrowing
New research has revealed the earning gap between university and high school graduates is closing. Individuals with degrees are still earning more than those who have just finished Year 12. But new data from the Grattan Institute suggests the gap between the two is closing. Higher education program director at the Grattan Institute, Andrew Norton, […]