Australian Federal Budget

Budget towards Closing the Gap a slap in the face

Last week’s Federal Budget is still creating controversy, especially in First Nations communities. Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers announced $1.3bn to close the gap, but First Nations advocates and politicians say it’s not enough. Australia’s Voice Senate candidate for Western Australia Megan Krakouer is outraged, and says the Federal government isn’t looking for solutions to reduce …

Budget towards Closing the Gap a slap in the face Read More »

Australian Aid Funding Increases Following Major USAID Cuts

Last night the Albanese government announced a 2.7% increase in foreign aid funding in the 2025-26 Federal Budget. With this increase, aid will receive $5.07 billion or around 0.65% of the entire budget. While not the growth that all organisations were hoping for, this stable support for aid is very welcome among an international landscape …

Australian Aid Funding Increases Following Major USAID Cuts Read More »