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Building Australia's future and Budget Priorities

Building Australia's future and Budget Priorities

 

Cost-of-living

  • New tax cuts for every Australian taxpayer
  • More energy bill relief
  • Growing wages
  • Cutting the cost of medicines
  • Cutting student debt
  • A better deal for consumers

Health

  • Making it cheaper and easier to see a doctor
  • Investing in Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, hospitals and health workforce
  • Better healthcare for women

Housing

  • Building more homes for Australians
  • Boosting the construction workforce

Education

  • Expanding access to high‑quality early education
  • Investing in schools
  • Permanent Free TAFE
  • Investing in universities, students and graduates

Recovery and rebuild

  • Supporting disaster recovery and rebuild

Economy

  • A more dynamic and productive economy
  • Supporting small businesses
  • Building a Future Made in Australia
  • Thriving cities, suburbs and regions
  • Investing in infrastructure

Opportunity and equality

  • Progressing equality, supporting women
  • Investing in First Nations communities
  • Supporting the wellbeing of all Australians

 

 

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