• Mon, December 16, 2024

by: The West Australian

Federal Government finds $14.6 billion for Budget, not enough to cover $25.1 billion in unavoidable spending

The Federal Government has found another $14.6 billion to cut or shift around within the Budget - but that is not enough to cover 'unavoidable' and 'automatic' spending.

by: The Age

NDIS gets $1b injection to slow growth even as budget slides into deficit

New ways of assessing people for NDIS support will add to a series of changes that are slowing growth of the $47 billion scheme but also revoking people's plans at higher rates.

by: RTE Online

Harris defends Lowry engagement as talks to form next government continue

Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said that he will meet the Labour Party this afternoon for what he hopes will be real and meaningful discussions on the formation of the next government.

by: New Republic

Transcript: ABC News' Sudden Surrender to Trump's Fury Alarms Experts

An interview with writer Anne Applebaum about ABC News' abrupt $15 million settlement with Trump—and why it sends ominous signs about the prospect of institutions folding to his authoritarianism.

by: cnbctv18

Kejriwal accuses Centre of failing to ensure women's safety, BJP hits back

Kejriwal claimed that unlike the BJP which does not treat women's safety as a priority, his government has fulfilled all its promises.

by: Rolling Stone

Pete Buttigieg Hits The Road One Last Time (For Now)

The transportation secretary talks about the past four years — "the Big Deal," Elon Musk, Donald Trump — and what comes next

by: India Today

Rajasthan's running tussle over Galta peeth

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by: Firstpost

Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim appoints former Thai PM Thaksin his Asean adviser

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by: Detroit News

South Korea's impeached leader avoids investigators as court begins meeting to determine his fate

Biden told the audience that "we all get knocked down," but "the measure of a person or a party is how fast they get back up."

by: The Independent

Rachel Reeves' inheritance tax changes will put 125,000 jobs at risk, chancellor warned

The Builders Merchants Federation has signed the Family Business UK open letter from 32 trade bodies representing 160,000 firms

by: KCCI Des Moines

Longtime friend and colleague remembers Jim Leach as a positive influence

Flags across Iowa were at half-staff Sunday to honor former Congressman Jim Leach, who passed away on Wednesday.

by: Texas Public Radio

The federal EV tax credit has an uncertain fate

by: Daily Mail

Labour accused of trampling local democracy as Angela Rayner says she will FORCE mass council mergers - and elections could be ditched this May

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by: Business Standard

Centre must act on Bangladesh minority issues: Priyanka Gandhi in LS

As an expression of solidarity with the people of Palestine, Priyanka Gandhi on Monday carried a bag to Parliament that had "Palestine" emblazoned on it

by: The New Zealand Herald

Christopher Luxon's final post-Cabinet press conference of year

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by: The New York Times

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's Health Secretary Pick, Is Set to Meet with Lawmakers

Mr. Kennedy is beginning his meetings with Republican senators to build support for his confirmation, which could be imperiled by his anti-vaccine advocacy.

by: The New York Times

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by: MSN

What will Yoon's impeachment mean for South Korea?

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by: MSN

Liberal Housing Minister Sean Fraser says he won't seek re-election

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by: MSN

Trump health pick RFK Jr to meet with senators amid concerns over stance on vaccines and abortion: Live

ABC under fire for Trump settlement as GOP allies grilled on threats to jail Jan 6 committee Democrats: Live - ABC News settles defamation suit ahead of trial as Donald Trump staffs up his incoming ad

by: MSN

Netanyahu testifies at his own corruption and fraud trial

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by: MSN

Starmer cannot duck and dive on question of Irish reunification, Sinn Fein says

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by: MSN

Chinese 'spy' banned from UK and linked to Prince Andrew named as Yang Tengbo

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by: MSN

Alleged Chinese spy Yang Tengbo denies claims and criticises 'political climate'

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by: MSN

Kamala Harris' Top Aides Predict Her Next Move And The Dilemma Ahead

She'd need to essentially declare right away," CNN's Edward-Isaac Dovere said of the vice president's two prominent options being weighed by top advisers.

by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Syria's new rulers must not repeat the past mistakes of Lebanon and Iraq

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

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by: MSN

Lefty politics is 'all about them' and not public interest

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Federal Government finds $14.6 billion for Budget, not enough to cover $25.1 billion in unavoidable spending

The Federal Government has found another $14.6 billion to cut or shift around within the Budget - but that is not enough to cover 'unavoidable' and 'automatic' spending.
The article from The West Australian discusses the Australian federal government's financial challenges as outlined in the upcoming budget. Despite finding an additional $146 billion, this amount falls short of covering the $251 billion in unavoidable spending commitments. These commitments include rising costs in health, aged care, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), defense, and interest on government debt. The government is grappling with how to manage these expenses without significantly increasing taxes or cutting services, amidst a backdrop of economic recovery from the global health crisis, geopolitical tensions, and inflation. The budget, set to be revealed on May 9, will likely focus on fiscal repair, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers indicating that tough decisions are necessary to ensure the budget's sustainability.

Read the Full The West Australian Article at:
https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/federal-government-finds-146-billion-for-budget-not-enough-to-cover-251-billion-in-unavoidable-spending-c-17101448