Federal Budget

The federal budget 2023–24 has allocated funds towards the ABS to deliver on new initiatives.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has released the Liberal Party's Budget Reply, outlining that people should be able to use their super to buy their own homes.

Following the release of the federal budget 2022-23, industry players have been outlining their thoughts on the housing affordability measures.

Economists warn while the 2023–24 budget forecasts show inflation easing, it may not be enough to halt rising rates. 

The federal budget was handed down on 25 March. With a variety of introductions affecting brokers, home owners, and SMEs, Broker Daily has unpacked the most relevant to industry.

Banjo Loans’ CEO has outlined what small-business owners should be keeping an eye out for in the upcoming budget announcement on 25 March.

The federal budget announcement has come and gone. While some welcome changes were recognised as positive, others labelled the decision “disappointing”.

On the backdrop of rising inflation, global financial headwinds, local weather events and exorbitant debt, the federal budget is set to rein in spending.

Master Builders has urged the federal government to focus on boosting building industry capacity, productivity, and housing supply in the upcoming budget.

The industry body has outlined its areas of priority and recommendations for the government to consider for the upcoming federal budget.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed that wellbeing will be a focus of the October budget, a move welcomed by finance industry players.