Financial services companies will face increased pressure this year to prove that their products are trusted by customers – and do not lead to them being worse off.

The Australian Federal Budget for 2024-2025 introduces several pivotal measures to reinforce Australia's ties with Southeast Asia and simplify trade processes.  Australia’s Asia Desk has analysed these budgetary measures and discusses how businesses can effectively leverage these changes.

Find out more about the 2024-25 Federal Budget

WA Treasurer, Hon Rita Saffioti MLA handed down the 2024-25 Western Australian State Budget on Thursday, 9 May 2024. A $3.2 billion operating surplus is expected in 2023-24 with a $2.6 billion surplus forecast for 2024-25. 

Treasurer Tim Pallas MP handed down Victoria’s 2024-25 State Budget on 7 May 2024. In his speech, the Treasurer stated this year’s Budget makes a range of decisions while continuing to invest in health, education, transport and housing.

The Treasurer, the Honourable Dr Jim Chalmers MP, handed down the 2023-24 Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEST) on 9 May 2023. Find out what it means for businesses and individuals. 

Following the 21 May 2022 Federal election, the Treasurer, the Honourable Dr Jim Chalmers MP, handed down the 2022-2023 October Federal Budget at 7.30pm (AEDT) on 25 October 2022.

Learn all about the key takeaways from the 2022-2023 October Federal Budget with our summary.

The Treasurer, the Honourable Josh Frydenberg MP, handed down the 2022-23 Federal Budget at 7:30 pm (AEDT) on 29 March 2022.

Learn all about the key takeaways from the 2022-2023 Federal Budget with our summary of all the major budget announcements.

Over the last couple of weeks, various Bills have received Royal Assent and various measures which were announced in last year’s Federal Budget have now become law.

The Budget sees the Government place emphasis on generating ongoing employment opportunities for all Australians.