The Commonwealth Budget is typically the most important annual policy statement by the Government.

This guide identifies information and key concepts that are used in the Budget Papers and other resources that are available to analyse the Budget. 

Contents

• What occurs on Budget night?
• What occurs after Budget night?
• What is in the Budget Papers and related materials?
• Key concepts used in the Budget Papers
• Consolidated Revenue Fund and appropriations
• Legislation relating to the financial management of the Commonwealth
• Other Budget related reports not released on Budget night