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No new money for social housing

Story Published: 9 May 2012

FAMILIES trying to keep a roof over their heads should be disappointed by the Federal Budget, says Australians for...

Cap will restrict growth: ACMHN

Story Published: 11 May 2012

PEOPLE with severe mental disorders will be victims of a government cap on capacity to employ mental health nurses in...

2012 Budget Economic Wrap

Story Published: 8 May 2012

TREASURER Wayne Swan hailed the arrival of the “the surplus years” during his Budget speech tonight.

Abbott reveals plans in Budget reply

Story Published: 10 May 2012

OPPOSITION Leader Tony Abbott has used his Budget reply speech to unveil a bold plan to increase the number of Year 12...

Swan's fifth a 'fair go' budget

Story Published: 8 May 2012

TREASURER Wayne Swan says tonight’s Federal Budget will ease cost-of-living pressure on Australians on lower and middle...

Federal Budget 'a contradiction'

Story Published: 11 May 2012

GREENS Leader Christine Milne has criticised the Federal Budget as a “confused” document that was “great for teeth but bad...

Coalition 'fears policy theft'

Story Published: 7 May 2012

SHADOW treasurer Joe Hockey says the Coalition will be reluctant to unveil any savings measures in the wake of Tuesday...

Indigenous spending focuses on NT

Story Published: 8 May 2012

THE vast majority of funds for Indigenous affairs will continue to be spent in the Northern Territory.

Fat trimmed from health budget

Story Published: 8 May 2012

A $50 MILLION expansion of the National Bowel Cancer Screening program was included among the health funding announced by...

Businesses wanted 1% tax cut

Story Published: 10 May 2012

RORY Curtis is disappointed the 2012 federal budget offers no compensation to businesses slugged with an increase in...

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