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NZ’s Budget used a ‘gender lens’ for the first time – the result was a win for women

Community & Social

Budget 2023 included a ‘gender snapshot’ to account for the ways investment priorities affect women differently to men.

Minns praises COVID-19 public sector workers

By Anna Macdonald

Economy & Industry

NSW opposition leader Chris Minns has praised the achievements of the COVID-19 pandemic NSW frontline workers.

Victoria avoids clash with federal budget — will other states follow?

By David Donaldson

News

After the PM announced the federal budget would come forward by a week, Victoria also readjusted to give itself airtime. Will others follow? Here are the states and territories most affected by Turnbull’s big decision.

Efficiency dividends 'encouraged' agency budget over-bids

By David Donaldson

Career Advice

Dodging the GFC meant Australia hasn’t faced up to the reforms needed in public service budgeting, warns academic John Wanna. He proposes radical change to the dynamic between service delivery agencies and the gatekeeper agencies tasked with budget control.

Tom Burton: Joe puts away the cigars

By Tom Burton

Features

Last year it was cigars for Treasurer Joe and his sidekick Mathias. This year they were not so sure.

Tasmanian budget: the numbers only tell half the story

By Kevin Riley

Features

The Tasmanian budget presents an opportunity for sound fiscal strategy and sustainable service delivery. So will Treasurer Peter Gutwein deliver for Tasmanians?

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