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Morrison Government challenged to deliver a budget for women

ACTU president Michele O'Neil will urge the government to deliver a budget for women next month during a speech to the National Press Club in Canberra.

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Previously, only public sector mums were entitled to up to 14 weeks paid parental leave.

Sydney domestic violence service forced to turn away over 1200 women and children amid funding fight

More women could be turned away from refuges and female workers could lose their jobs if more than $50 million in funding is not replenished, the sector warns.

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Children exposed to domestic violence can suffer psychiatric, emotional and behavioural problems.

STAGE TWO: Looming federal budget will be next step of post-coronavirus recovery plan

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The PM has revealed the May 11 budget will be "stage two" of Australia's economic recovery.

Qld govt risks future debt burden: auditor

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The budget unveiled the Palaszczuk government's plans to run deficits for the next three years.

Note of warning as WA's $2.2billion surplus buoyed by China

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China's economic boom and hunger for natural resources have been a blessing for countries such as Australia and Brazil, who control most the world's high-quality iron ore deposits. File image.

Queensland government denies breaking debt promise

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Annastacia Palaszczuk denies she has broken an election promise by borrowing more than she pledged.