Results for "cost_of_living"
3 articlesNT debt to hit $12.55b as budget delivers no new cost of living relief
The Northern Territory's budget for 2026-27 projects debt will reach $12.55 billion while allocating record spending to health and crime prevention. The article frames this as a budget that fails to provide new cost of living relief measures.
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Breaking: Victoria spruiks 'disciplined' budget despite cost-of-living handouts
Victoria's government is promoting its budget as 'disciplined' while continuing cost-of-living assistance programs and service spending, despite not meaningfully addressing rising state debt. The article frames this as a contradiction occurring shortly before an election.
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One-off tax cut in play as Albanese keeps budget options open
The Australian Labor government is considering a one-off tax cut for working Australians as a cost-of-living relief measure ahead of next week's federal budget. The option remains under consideration as the government finalizes its budget plans.
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