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A good first step to promote fiscal honesty and ownership.

After one quarter in the sun, Queensland has been knocked off the top of CommSec's State of the States economic rankings, and overtaken by the island state, which now leads on three key indicators. 

Australians can expect a workmanlike second federal budget from Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Government revenues were up $36-billion, or 10.1%, amid stronger economic growth and the fading effect of the pandemic

Making some compromises? >> ive been willing to work with anyone who is willing to work with me. if you look at history, back in 1994, republicans had the majority and we had a democratic president. they put a plan together to balance the budget. they did it in four. under president bill clinton. they got a surplus. they balanced the budget. they did it in 2010 and 11. we had a democrat president and republican majority. it can be done. that means that both sides have to come to the table. we ca...

The Senate insists that state savings should not be used to balance the budget, which clashes with the House’s plan for a $2,700 PFD paid by a substantial savings draw.

□ The quarterly operating surplus is the first achievement in 22 quarters since the third quarter of 2017, an improvement of KRW 355.4 billion from the previous quarters deficit of KRW... | April 27, 2023

Farmers reported to be growing surplus of fresh produce in Lojing Highlands.

If the government wants to fix housing with its budget surplus, it must do it the right way, writes economist Ciarán Casey.

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