federal budget

Our Federal Budget 2026 roundup of reactions from groups representing female-dominated workforces, refugess, climate, safety and more.

This year’s budget demonstrates that reform is possible—but also that ambition remains carefully contained.

Only 53 of the 500 domestic violence sector workers promised by the federal government’s 2022 budget have been hired, latest estimates say

Advocacy organisations have criticised the government’s well-intended but “modest” budget for 2024-25 unveiled in Canberra last night.

Women’s safety advocates gathered in Canberra ahead of Tuesday’s federal budget delivery to demand government action.

The government says this is the first budget that addresses the complex and systemic bias that exists against women in healthcare.

The Albanese government has handed down its 2024-25 budget, labelling it as one that “works for women”. 

So what are the key advocacy groups and organisations saying about the budget and its impact on women? We’ve got the rundown below. 

There’s no doubt there are some key funding commitments in the budget that will make a tangible difference to the lives of women, but there are still major gaps.

The Australian Government must seize the opportunity presented by the upcoming Federal Budget to eliminate the gender bias in medicine.

JobSeeker will reportedly be increased for those over the age of 55, according to media reports that have circulated ahead of the federal budget.

A group of Labor MPs have signed a letter addressed to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, urging the government to raise the rate of JobSeeker.