Tuesday’s budget will show there has been an improvement of $10.5 billion in the bottom line. The update forecasted a deficit of $1.1 billion for 2023-24.
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Holding up Labor’s female vote will be vital, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has declared Tuesday will bring “a budget for mums and middle Australia”.
Canada’s ongoing economic malaise and decline in living standards are rooted in a constellation of domestic and global challenges.
Knowing your legal rights and resources can help you navigate this difficult time.
Consumer psychology can help explain why boycotts sometimes fail, as well as help predict when they are likely to succeed.
Although it’s rooted in legitimate grievances, the ‘Steal from Loblaws Day’ campaign is not only illegal, but also fails to achieve its intended objective and risks undermining economic stability.
Frozen food retailer Iceland says it wants to amplify its customers’ voices – but there’s a lack of transparency in its plans.
Swimming and cycling ability declined while there was a rise in eating sugary snacks according to new research.
Unemployment and related payments for working-age people were given a welcome boost in last year’s budget. But they remain well below pensions, and far from adequate.
The federal government says it’s committed to addressing the challenges faced by younger generations, including housing affordability and the high cost of living. Does the budget deliver on its promises?
Many people are suffering due to cost-of-living pressures but have they impacted sports participation rates in Australia?
Inquiry into supermarkets finds that the mandatory code should apply to supermarkets with annual revenues of more than $5 billion and should consider increasing infringement notice amounts.
Are you secure, anxious or avoidant when it comes to finances?
The Albanese government in its yearly submission to the Annual Wage Review will argue that real wages of low paid workers should not go backwards.
Parents told us how the ever-present juggle of budgets and the realities of family life strained relationships and increased their mental load.
In states with competition between retailers, the energy regulator is promising savings for most customers on the default plan. But it’s small change compared to price hikes. Here’s what to expect.
Factors pushing inflation rates downwards in other parts of the world are achieving the exact opposite result in Nigeria.
Electric vehicles have long come at a premium. But as cheaper models arrive, outer suburban residents are taking to EVs to save on petrol
The crisis in NHS dentistry is driving increasing numbers abroad for treatment. Here are some of their stories.
Africa’s largest economy is in crisis, and unrest is growing.
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Senior Lecturer in Economics, The Open University
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Professor of Community Health and Wellbeing, The University of Queensland
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Peter Whiteford is a Friend of The Conversation.
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Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Toronto Metropolitan University
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