Budget 2023: budgeting for difficult times is hard – just ask Chalmers

Written by The Conversation

Wes Mountain, CC BY-ND

Surplus or not, the budget papers show us living through pretty awful times.

Living standards measured by the buying power of wages are set to go backwards again in 2023-24 as wages grow by 3.75% while prices rise by 6%.

Separate figures released by the Bureau of Statistics as Treasurer Jim Chalmers was preparing to deliver his...

More Articles ...

How Headless CMS Enhances Responsive Design and Layout Flexibility

Image by freepik As digital technology continues to evolve at a breakneck pace, users expect much more from content than ever before, and responsive design is crucial to ensure content not only looks but operates across all screens. No longer are... Read more

Sydney Cosmetic Dentistry: Straighten and Improve Your Smile with Invisalign
Image by cookie_studio on Freepik A vibrant, straight smile can be an effective first impression and promote self-assurance within social and business settings. Sydney patients are increasingly seeking cosmetic dentistry…
Refine Workplace Efficiency with Purpose-Built Timesheet Software
"🚀 Achieve greater efficiency in your workflow. This guide explores effective timesheet software options and how they can help you track work time more clearly. 🕒💼" Timesheet software is a digital…

Secure Your Business with Migration Agent Professional Indemnity Insurance
"🔒Secure your business with Migration Agent Professional Indemnity Insurance! 🛡️ Peace of mind against potential claims⚖️. Your safety net!🌐" Migration agents assist individuals with one of the most significant transitions in…
Content Hierarchy in Emails: Guiding the Reader to Your CTA Naturally
Image by freepik Crafting a compelling copy for your email isn't enough. You must also ensure that your reader can easily find your call to action (CTA). This is done via…

The Role of Sentiment Analysis in AI-Driven Phone Interactions
Image by freepik As artificial intelligence revolutionizes customer communication, sentiment analysis is crucial in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of AI-driven telephone interactions. Instead of merely understanding the words spoken, sentiment…
How Often Should You Schedule Exterior Window Cleaning for Your Business?
First impressions in business happen fast and dirty windows can ruin them just as quickly. Your shopfront, clinic, or office might be clean inside, but if the windows are streaked or…

What to Expect During a Professional Plasterboard Installation
Every successful renovation or building project starts with proper planning. Knowing what to expect at each stage can save time, reduce stress, and help you make informed decisions. One of…
Can Bankruptcy Clear All Debts? Here’s What’s Included & What’s Not
Bankruptcy in Australia is a legal process that can provide relief for individuals overwhelmed by debt. It offers a way to reset financially by eliminating most unsecured debts. However, it’s…

Prev Next

Contactless Payments and the Rise of the Smart EFTPOS Machine
Introduction In the fast-evolving world of digital commerce, the way consumers pay for goods and services has undergone a dram…
Secure Your Business with Migration Agent Professional Indemnity Insurance
"🔒Secure your business with Migration Agent Professional Indemnity Insurance! 🛡️ Peace of mind against potential claims�…
Content Hierarchy in Emails: Guiding the Reader to Your CTA Naturally
Image by freepik Crafting a compelling copy for your email isn't enough. You must also ensure that your reader can easily find y…
How Often Should You Schedule Exterior Window Cleaning for Your Business?
First impressions in business happen fast and dirty windows can ruin them just as quickly. Your shopfront, clinic, or office m…
What to Expect During a Professional Plasterboard Installation
Every successful renovation or building project starts with proper planning. Knowing what to expect at each stage can save time…
Can Bankruptcy Clear All Debts? Here’s What’s Included & What’s Not
Bankruptcy in Australia is a legal process that can provide relief for individuals overwhelmed by debt. It offers a way to rese…

Why a surprise jump in unemployment isn’t as bad as it sounds
New figures show Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate unexpectedly rose to 4.3% – its highest level sinc…
Why it’s important young, unemployed Australians get a good job instead of just ‘any’ job
Lightfield Studios/ShutterstockWe often hear young people need to get a job – any job – but what if the problem isn&r…
As house prices drop, will the retirement nest egg still be such a safe bet?
MonthiraYodtiwong/Getty ImagesChanges to KiwiSaver, global economic uncertainty and predictions house prices could drop by as muc…
No more card surcharges: what the Reserve Bank’s proposed changes mean for your wallet
That extra 10c on your morning coffee. That $2 surcharge on your taxi ride. The sneaky 1.5% fee when you pay by card at your loca…
Almost half of young workers expected to work unpaid overtime, while a quarter aren’t paid compulsory super
Anna Kraynova/ShutterstockA young person gets a job, excited to earn their first paycheck. Over time, they realise the hours are …
Treasury warns the government it may not balance the budget or meet its housing targets
Kokkai Ng/GettyIn the runup to each election, federal treasury produces a “blue book” and a “red book”, w…
Soaring house prices may be locking people into marriages, new research shows
GAS-photo/ShutterstockHouse prices continued to rise across Australia in June, recent data shows. Nationally, prices have risen a…
Trump has flagged 200% tariffs on Australian pharmaceuticals. What do we produce here, and what’s at risk?
Tanya Dol/ShutterstockUS President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Australia’s pharmaceutical exports to the Unite…
Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums?
Getty ImagesDefence spending is like insurance – you have to pay for it but you hope you never have to use it. And the high…
Are ‘ghost stores’ haunting your social media feed? How to spot and avoid them
CC BYThe offer pops up in your social media feed. The website is professional and the imagery illustrates an Australian coastal r…
Interest rates are on hold at 3.85%, as the Reserve Bank opts for caution over mortgage relief
Thurtell/Getty ImagesThe Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate at 3.85%, after cutting it in February and May.Those ea…
The hard questions NZ must ask about the claimed economic benefits of fast-track mining projects
Getty ImagesMuch of the debate about the fast-track applications by a number of new or extended mining projects has, understandab…
6 simple questions to tell if a ‘finfluencer’ is more flash than cash
Oleg Golovnev/ShutterstockImages of flashy sports cars. Lavish lifestyle shots. These are just some of the red flags consumers sh…

Application of fibersense in Australia
Technology has been evolving, and fibersense in Australia is at the forefront in advancing new technology. Application of vib…
Recovering from the Devastation Left by the Bushfires
Australia is no stranger to natural disasters, from cyclones and floods to never-ending drought and unforgiving bushfire seasons…
Australia's Top 100 online retailers
Power Retail, the number one resource for Australian e-commerce insights and intelligence, hosted Australia’s ultimate online…
LADY LASH CELEBRATES 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Lady Lash Australia, known for the city’s best eyelash extensions and eyebrow treatments, is celebrating 10 wonderful years of …
Motorcycle Accidents Claim in Perth
The parties subject to compensation for motorcycle accidents are motorcycle drivers and other persons involved in motorcycle …

Here's Why You Need to Go to Perth
Perth might be one of the most isolated cities in the world but it does not make it any less amazing than any other metropo…
Ola launches in Byron Bay
Australia’s fastest growing rideshare app will launch locally with drivers to keep 100% of the fare Byron Bay, 12 February…
Road Trip To Central NSW
One of the ultimate road-trips, heading inland from Sydney to Central NSW, must be on your bucket-list for a short break this A…
Cool Places to Eat in Sydney
Sydney is a magnet for tourists. The visitors come from all parts of the world and throughout the year. This comes as no su…
Gold Coast Events
Every Epic Gold Coast Event to Pencil Into Your 2020 Diary There are many reasons that the Gold Coast has established it…

NewsServices.com

Content & Technology Connecting Global Audiences

More Information - Less Opinion