The 2024 Federal Budget is broken down into these five PDFs. Click on each to read more.

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Budget breakdown – Federal Government Analysis

The 2024 Federal Budget is broken down into these five PDFs. Click on each to read more.

Easing cost-of-living pressures

Building more homes for Australians

Investing in a Future Made in Australia

Strengthening Medicare and the care economy

Broadening opportunity and advancing equality

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