National Biggest winners and losers in federal budget revealed By AAP Newswire May 9, 2023 The biggest winners and losers from the federal budget have finally been revealed. -AAP Image WINNERS AND LOSERS IN THE 2023/24 BUDGET Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content WINNERS Welfare recipients - Extra $40 a fortnight Aged care workers - 15 per cent pay rise Clean energy sector - Incentives for households and businesses Renters - 15 per cent lift in Commonwealth Rent Assistance Patients - More bulk-billing and after-hours care -- LOSERS Smokers - Five per cent hike in tax every year for three years Multinationals - 15 per cent global minimum tax Wealthy retirees - Higher tax for balances over $3 million Offshore gas producers - Extra revenue from Petroleum Resource Rent Tax By AAP Newswire Australian Associated Press
National Price moves to help RBA plot course through uncertaintyThe Reserve Bank could use fresh inflation insights to gauge the depth of further rate cuts as global uncertainty threatens Australia's economic progress. By AAP Newswire
National Strong winds and cold weather to impact flood clean upHeavy winds and cold weather will throw a spanner in the works of clean-up efforts under way following deadly floods that swept through coastal communities. By AAP Newswire
National 'I don't care': Nationals leader puts job on the lineDavid Littleproud doesn't care if he loses his job over a messy coalition split, with the Nationals leader saying he stood up for the party's principles. By AAP Newswire
National Yards become rubbish dumps as flood clean-up continuesThe front yard of the home Damian Newell and his family were forced to leave amid rising floodwaters has turned into a rubbish dump as their town continues to clean up. By AAP Newswire