20 May 2025 On Tuesday 20 May 2025, Treasurer the Hon. Jaclyn Symes MLC delivered the 2025-26 Victorian Budget. This Budget is the second delivered by the Allan Government, and the eleventh consecutive budget of the Victorian Labor Government. Symes became the first woman to serve as Treasurer of Victoria when she was appointed to… Continue reading 2025-26 Victorian Budget
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2025 Federal Election Brief
The next Australian federal election will be held on Saturday, 03 May. In line with tradition, on Friday, 28 March, the Prime Minister requested, and the Governor-General dissolved the House of Representatives and made instruction for the issuing of the writs. The election will be for 150 seats in the House of Representatives and for… Continue reading 2025 Federal Election Brief
2025-26 Federal Budget
26 March 2025 Introduction On Tuesday 25 March 2025, Treasurer the Hon. Jim Chalmers MP delivered the 2025-26 Federal Budget, marking the fourth budget under the Albanese government. This Budget comes at a time of heightened global economic pressures, persistent cost-of-living concerns, and increasing geopolitical uncertainty. The federal election is set to take place in… Continue reading 2025-26 Federal Budget
Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (2024-25)
On 18th December 2024, Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher released the Albanese Government’s mid-year budget update. The complete Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) budget document can be accessed here. The MYEFO reflects the Government’s focus on maintaining fiscal discipline while addressing cost-of-living pressures and investing in Australia’s long-term economic resilience. With $14.6bn in additional… Continue reading Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (2024-25)
Labor’s Building Early Education Fund
On Wednesday, 11th December, 2024, the Albanese Government announced their $1 billion investment into establishing the Building Early Education Fund. The Fund will build early childhood education and care centres across Australia, giving more families access to quality Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in the regions and outer suburbs. Announced as part of a $1.47 billion… Continue reading Labor’s Building Early Education Fund