How Budget 2017 will affect you

finder.com.au's bias-free analysis of every budget change that could hit your finances.
How will the 2017 budget impact your future plans? We've analysed all the key announcements to explain in jargon-free terms what's actually happening, and what it will cost you. Scroll through to find the guide you're interested in. We'll keep updating as new information emerges.
Budget 2017

Changes to negative gearing could hurt investor demand
Small changes to negative gearing could have big impacts, property pundits have claimed.
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Budget 2017: Visiting the doctor might get cheaper
Bulk-billing is the big winner with the lifting of the Medicare rebate freeze.
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Budget 2017: How will banks tighten credit card practices?
How can we expect credit cards to change following the 2017 budget?
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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.
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Budget 2017: How will it help first home buyers?
New measures to allow saving at lower tax rates through salary sacrifice for your deposit explained.
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Budget 2017: Government introduces new financial complaints authority
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority will be an external one-stop-shop for all financial services consumer disputes.
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Budget 2017: Foreign property buyers squeezed
While first homebuyers were handed some relief by last night’s budget, foreign investors won’t be celebrating.
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Housing affordability a continuing struggle for Aussies
More than a third of Australians renting or living with family cannot afford even a 10% deposit toward a property.
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