Keeping worthwhile programs alive made up half of new Budget spending, says Jones Economy & Industry Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones says the 2023 Budget funds all the projects the previous government had announced but hadn’t financed.
Dutton slams plans to grow public service numbers May 12, 2023 By The Mandarin Federal ‘We don’t need 10,000 more public servants,’ says opposition leader in his Budget reply speech.
‘Partnership culture’ at the centre of approaches to cure APS’s robodebt misery May 11, 2023 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Many of the APS reform measures speak to training in how not to behave in a way that is out of touch with the community.
More support for single mothers with Budget’s parenting payment changes May 8, 2023 By Melissa Coade Community & Social The cut-off for the government’s single parenting payment has been raised from 8 to 14 years, effective 20 September.