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Second virus wave would unwind WA fortunes

Western Australia is forecasting a budget surplus during the coronavirus pandemic but Treasurer Ben Wyatt concedes a second wave of infections is a huge risk.

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WA Treasurer Ben Wyatt says a second COVID-19 wave remains a massive risk to the economy and jobs.

Labor pitches $6 million major child care overhaul in budget reply

A future Labor government would pump more than $6 billion into child care, allowing more women to return to work.

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Anthony Albanese says there has been a missed opportunity to stimulate the economy.

WA budget reveals date that state borders are expected to reopen

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Western Australia's 2020/21 budget forecasts a surplus of $1.2 billion.

How Australians can get hold of $500 budget cash boost

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The government has announced another cash hand out for pensioners.

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann responds to Federal Budget criticisms

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The Budget has been criticised for failing to deliver more certainty to the 1.1 million Australians who are currently relying on JobSeeker. 

Vic premier sidesteps budget politics

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Daniel Andrews says he's putting aside the 'usual budget grizzles' as Victoria fights coronavirus.