BUDGET 08 
Dr Nelson said the opposition would vote against the increase in tax on ready-mixed drinks, also known as alcopops, because it would do nothing to curb binge drinking by young people. (AAP)
We won't block budget: Nelson
Federal Opposition Leader Brendan Nelson has denied he plans to block the budget legislation in the Senate. read more...
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DO YOU THINK THIS BUDGET WILL BENEFIT AUSTRALIA'S ECONOMY?
Jane from South Coast says:No. This budget is designed for dual income families and single mothers. Anyone outside these parameters has been ignored, my sympathies go to pensioners. The ABS has just announced that the average wage is now $58455, that leaves pensioners to subsist on about 20% of the average wage, this is...
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Nelson's reply 'irresponsible'
Kevin Rudd has accused the opposition of economic irresponsibility in its response to the federal budget.
Video: Budget reply analysis
Video: Nelson woes to block budget measures
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'Anti-inflation budget'
Reining inflation is a central theme of this budget, but economists are split on whether the new policies will have a real impact.
Mixed reaction to budget reply
Friday, 16th May,2008Brendan Nelson has vowed a Coalition government would slash fuel excise and block some of the government's budget measures. VIDEO: Karen Middleton read more...
Libs to block $15b of budget measures
Thursday, 15th May,2008The federal opposition will attempt to blow a $15 billion hole in the Rudd government's first budget, starting with blocking the controversial alcopops tax. VIDEO: Karen Middleton on the Budget Reply read more...
Opposition may block alcopop tax in Senate
Thursday, 15th May,2008The federal opposition has hinted it will use its Senate majority to block a tax hike on so-called alcopop drinks. read more...
Labor puts hard sell on Budget
Wednesday, 14th May,2008Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Treasurer Wayne Swan began the hard sell of Labor's first budget.
Find out how the Budget affects you
Video: Wayne Swan wraps up the '08 budget read more...
Budget has little joy for small business: NIA
Wednesday, 14th May,2008Accountants says small business gained little from the Rudd government's first budget. read more...
Labor's budget mostly welcomed
Wednesday, 14th May,2008Labor's first federal budget in 13 years has received mostly positive reaction from industry groups and unions, but the opposition has slammed the 'high-taxing' budget. read more...
Budget gets thumbs up on indigenous welfare
Tuesday, 13th May,2008Indigenous Affairs Minister says budget 'delivers election promises' for Aboriginals read more...
The budget speech - part 3
Tuesday, 13th May,2008Catch the full speech made by Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan. read more...
The budget speech - part 2
Tuesday, 13th May,2008Catch the full budget announcement made by Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan. read more...
The budget speech - part 1
Tuesday, 13th May,2008Catch the full budget announcement made by Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan. read more...