This paper presents an analysis of the impact of tax and benefit changes under the Coalition Government, commissioned by the Opposition. Introduction Following the 2014-15 Budget, NATSEM undertook analysis of the impact of tax and benefit changes under the Coalition Government, commissioned by the Opposition. The work involved the estimation of the distributional impact on...

Based on a nationwide survey of around 2,500 Salvation Army welfare clients, this report argues that the lives of those living on the margins are about to get even harder in light of the recent Federal budget.

World Vision Australia chief executive Tim Costello claims foreign aid cuts make up 20 per cent of the budget savings, while aid expenditure is only 1.3 per cent of the total budget.

This series of papers summarises key features of the new Federal Budget. Overview The 2014–15 Budget was introduced into Parliament on 13 May 2014. It is the first Budget of the Coalition Government. This overview provides a summary of the headline numbers, the economic context, the government’s fiscal strategy and broader policy agenda, and how...

Academics from Australia's universities examine the impacts of the Abbott Government's first budget.