“Affordable housing is also a priority.” But what’s really in the 2019 budget for home buyers?
There is a $300 million increase in funds for social housing, but the 2019 budget is light on policies to help housing affordability. Read more…
Finder's bias-free analysis of the Budget changes that will affect your income and your future.
Budget night is when the Treasurer (currently Josh Frydenberg) officially announces the priorities for the Australian Federal Budget and sets out what the government will spend money on for the upcoming financial year, which lasts from 1 July until 30 June the following year.
We'll be analysing all of the Budget 2019 announcements and highlighted what they mean for typical Australians. Find out everything you need to know on this page.
Latest news for Budget 2019
How are we supposed to compete now? Fintechs, startups on Budget 2019
The Budget did not meet the expectations of the innovation sector. Read more…
Budget 2019: Instant asset write-off increased to $30,000
An additional 220,000 businesses will now be able to claim the write-off. Read more…
Budget 2019: Will I pay less tax?
Changes to tax brackets explained. Read more…
Budget 2019: What will happen to power prices?
Learn how the Energy Assistance Payment will work. Read more…
Budget 2019: New rules for superannuation
More flexible rules for making top-up payments to be introduced. Read more…
How Budget 2019 will affect you
Finder's unbiased analysis of every budget change that will immediately hit your wallet. Read more…
Previous budget coverage
Sorry first home buyers, there’s nothing in the 2018 budget for you
Housing affordability is a national issue that was entirely absent from the federal budget. Read more…
Budget 2018: Retiree reverse mortgage scheme expanded
The government has announced the expansion of a scheme to allow pensioners to unlock the equity in their homes. Read more…
The Federal Budget’s impact on insurance and your health
Super savings, funding for hospitals, mental health and more. Read more…
Australian government to spend $700k on blockchain research. Why?
The blockchain investment in the 2018 Federal Budget might be wasted money, and a wasted opportunity. Read more…
Tax cuts won’t help the 116,000+ Australians who are homeless
The number of homeless Australians has increased by 14%, so why is the government handing out tax cuts? Read more…
Budget 2018: Why businesses and fintechs are disappointed
Was this year's budget a lost opportunity? 8 business leaders weigh in Read more…
Budget 2018: Superannuation funds to be banned from charging excessive fees
Funds will also be banned from charging automatic insurance fees for low-balance or inactive accounts. Read more…
Budget 2018: How the income tax cuts will affect you
The government announced a seven-year Personal Income Tax Plan in tonight's budget. Read more…
Budget 2018: How small businesses will be affected
From red tape and tax cuts to support and protection for business growth, find out exactly how this year's Budget will affect your business. Read more…
How Budget 2018 will affect you
finder.com.au's bias-free analysis of every budget change that could affect your finances. Read more…
What do small businesses want from the budget?
Forget tax cuts: small businesses are more concerned with extending the instant asset write-off and addressing small business finance. Read more…
Government launches one-stop-shop for financial complaints
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has passed through parliament after initially being proposed in the 2017 Budget. Read more…
Spotcap MD “keeping fingers crossed” over throwaway line in budget
Fintechs such as Spotcap are hopeful about the budget's mention of open data. Read more…
The stats are in: Businesses are “comfortable” with the budget
The latest MYOB survey found 34% of SMEs thought budget measures were more positive than negative. Read more…
Changes to negative gearing could hurt investor demand
Small changes to negative gearing could have big impacts, property pundits have claimed. Read more…
Budget 2017: Will open data improve credit score usage in Australia?
The government's plan for open data could push Australians to take full advantage of their credit scores. Read more…
Budget 2017: Retirees’ superannuation changes
The government is encouraging older Australians to sell their family home and put the money into their superannuation. Read more…
Budget 2017: Visiting the doctor might get cheaper
Bulk-billing is the big winner with the lifting of the Medicare rebate freeze. Read more…
Budget 2017: How will banks tighten credit card practices?
How can we expect credit cards to change following the 2017 budget? Read more…
Budget 2017: What it means for the housing market
Last night’s Budget had some broad-reaching implications for the housing market. We break it down for you. Read more…
When do pensions get there pay increase
Hi Patricia,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Are you referring to the increase in Age Pension? If so, there’s no announcement yet from the Department of Social Services (DSS) as to when will be the next increase in pension payments. The latest increase at the moment was made on 20 March 2017 and this will be until 19 September 2017. If you’d like to get more updates regarding the increase, please contact Centrelink or Department of Social Services directly.
Cheers,
May