At a glance: the 2025 federal budget

What’s the theme?

Many budget measures are aimed at easing cost of living. The headline announcement is tax cuts: everyone will get one, but not until July 1 2026. Other major spends are on Medicare, medicines and energy bill rebates. If this seems familiar, it’s because the government has already announced most of these measures before budget day.

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At a glance: the 2025 federal budget

What’s the theme?

Your tax cut calculator

Key announcements:

Read the full analysis from our experts:

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