Australia’s budget has ‘gaping hole’ in funds for DV victims, environment and housing, advocates say
by Josh Butler and Adam Morton from on (#6MTQ4)
Labor touts cost of living package as substantial' but advocates say changes are inadequate
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The federal government's decision not to further increase funding for jobseeker, housing and domestic violence is a gaping hole in the heart of the budget", advocates have warned, with politicians and civil society dismayed there was not more cost of living support announced on Tuesday.
The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, said the budget's cost of living package was substantial" and targeted at middle Australia", listing the revamped stage-three tax cuts, $300 energy bill rebates, a slight increase to rent assistance and freezing medicine prices as the highlights of its response.
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