The 2023–24 Budget builds stronger foundations for a better future. It addresses the challenges Australians are facing today, better shares the opportunities in our society and lays the foundations for a stronger and more secure economy into the future. Australians have shown resilience in the face of heightened global uncertainty, persistent inflation and higher interest rates, which are combining to slow our economy. The best response to these challenges is a responsible budget that strikes the right balance between fiscal restraint, easing cost-of-living pressures, securing the essential services people rely on ... (full story)