Housing spend, rising debt in Tas budget
Tasmania's budget forecasts a soaring $5.2 billion of net debt over forward estimates amid a return to a slim surplus in 2023/24.
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Qld passes rental bond, debt recovery laws
The Queensland government says new laws guarantee funding for the tenancy authority, while the LNP claims renters' bonds will be used for "dodgy accounting".
WA reveals ‘envy of the nation’ budget
Western Australia is forecasting a $5.7 billion budget surplus for 2021/22 with Premier Mark McGowan championing one of the world's strongest economies.
NSW premier commits to extra ICAC funding
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has pledged more funds to the states anti-corruption watchdog, hours after the prime minister launched new attacks on the agency.
WA boosts COVID-19 funding in budget
The West Australian government will allocate more cash to its COVID-19 response in this week's state budget as SA launches a vaccine advertising blitz.
Tax relief not considered for Vic budget
Cushioning the blow of payroll taxes on businesses was not considered in Victoria's budget as the state instead eyes fiscal repair.
Vic spends $12b on post-COVID health boost
Stretched to its limits over the past two years, Victoria's health system will receive a $12 billion injection as part of this year's pre-election budget.
PM, Qld govt in hospital funding row
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has weighed into the debate about hospital funding in Queensland as ramping and emergency waiting times rise.
Qld govt demands flood-proofing in budget
Queensland's treasurer says flood-proofing the state needs to be an urgent priority in Tuesday's federal budget ahead of long-term infrastructure projects.
‘Scare campaign’ kills Vic property tax
Victoria's proposed $800 million social housing levy and planning reforms package have been binned for good after the government butted heads with the industry.
NSW Treasury forecasts ‘late, inaccurate’
An audit of NSW's finances has revealed a "budget mess", according to the chair of a committee investigating a controversial transport entity.
Vic hardest place to do business in Aust
Victorian businesses pay the highest tax in Australia, a nationwide survey of firms by the Victorian Chamber of Commerce has found.
Melbourne tunnel to cost Vic extra $1.9b
The Victorian government has struck a deal to pay $1.9 billion for cost blowouts stemming from Melbourne's problem-plagued West Gate Tunnel.
Pay rise as revenue surge fills WA coffers
Western Australia is set to enjoy a forecast $1.7 billion surge in tax revenue as the state's economy forges ahead behind closed borders.