The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation is concerned the aged care package outlined in the federal budget doesn’t go far enough. The $17.7 billion boost to aged care in the budget is designed to help support the elderly to stay in their own homes and address staffing issues. Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Secretary Annie […]

Small liquor brewers and distillers were among the winners in last night’s budget. From July 1, small liquor producers will be able to claim a full refund on any excise they pay up to $350,000 annually. Local Four Pillars Gin founder Stuart Gregor told Deborah Knight it’s a welcome relief. “Most will use that to […]

Ben Fordham has questioned the Treasurer on measures announced for aged care in last night’s budget. The $17.7 billion boost to aged care in the budget is designed to help support the elderly to stay in their own homes and address staffing issues. An additional 33,800 training places will be created over two years for […]

Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers has criticised the federal budget and called out an “admission of failure” in the numbers. The budget, handed down by the Treasurer last night, included big-spending measures such as tax cuts and billions of dollars for aged care and infrastructure. Employment is at a record high, and the budget promises 250,000 […]

The federal budget will include a $17 billion boost to the aged care sector after shocking findings of neglect by the royal commission. The four-year plan is expected to help support the elderly to stay in their own homes and address staffing issues. National Seniors Australia Chief Advocate Ian Henschke told Ben Fordham an apprenticeship-style […]

Fortescue Metals Group is on track to record its best-ever year for iron ore exports as prices hit new record highs. The company shipped 42.3 million tonnes of iron ore in the third quarter alone. Fortescue CEO Elizabeth Gaines told Brooke Corte the strength of iron ore prices is underpinning their success. “Given what we’ve seen […]