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Federal budget 2021 - what we know so far

The Morrison government is pitching its 2021 budget as the second plank of its economic recovery plan, as Australia seeks to exit the pandemic downturn.

4 min read

With debt heading towards $1 trillion, the government's budget will continue priming the economy.

Qld wants 'fair share' of federal funding

The Queensland treasurer is fuming that federal infrastructure funding for his state is expected to be less than half of South Australia's share.

2 min read

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick his state is being shortchanged in the federal budget.

Superannuation changes that will benefit millions of Australians

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The federal budget will give older Australians more flexibility to top up their superannuation.

Challenges facing Australia’s economy ahead of the 2021 budget

4 min read

Shoring up jobs and investment as the coronavirus pandemic eases will be the budget's focus.

Budget terms explained in simple language

3 min read

Technical budget terms like "structural deficit" can be explained in clearer, more simple language.

Feds pledge $1.3bn for WA roads, rail

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Next week's federal budget will include $1.3 billion in funding for WA road and rail projects.