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The government is under pressure to fund the program, introduced by the Coalition in 2018, which gives parents and carers of school-aged children money for sport or recreational activities.

The Greens are in an excruciating position as they court angry renters while the government plays to middle-of-the-road voters

Will the budget make inflation worse? Are its boosts to welfare payments just the first step for the Labor government? Could the projected one-off surplus be followed by another one or more? What (if any) of the budget measures will the Coalition oppose? There’s quite a bit about this budget…

Angus Taylor repeats claims budget may have increased chances Reserve Bank will further increase interest rates

Labor’s budget criticised as Coalition and Greens say there is not enough cost-of-living help

Australian auditor’s office finds defence department’s procurement process lacked ‘value for money’ focus

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended his second budget as offering "meaningful relief to households" – while not contributing to inflation.

Jim Chalmers has produced a budget document that beautifully navigates the difficult terrain of economics and politics.

Exclusive: Premier Chris Minns says legislation will create a ‘fairer’ rental market by providing more certainty and flexibility