In the May budget, the Treasurer abandoned future surpluses in favour of the “unavoidable” spending on deals with the states worth tens of billions of dollars. 

It’s reported Finance Minister Katy Gallagher will also reveal the mid-year economic and fiscal outlook includes $16.3bn to cover the cost of increased welfare payments and pensions, cost-of-living supports, and childcare subsidies.

The Unconventional economist Leith Van Onselen joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings to discuss what could be in store for us with the incoming update.

In the May budget, the Treasurer abandoned future surpluses in favour of the &ldquo;unavoidable&rdquo; spending on deals with the states worth tens of billions of dollars.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s reported Finance Minister Katy Gallagher will also reveal the mid-year economic and fiscal outlook includes $16.3bn to cover the cost of increased welfare payments and pensions, cost-of-living supports, and childcare subsidies.
The Unconventional economist Leith Van Onselen joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings to discuss what could be in store for us with the incoming update.

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Government sticks to 'unavoidable spending' argument ahead of economic and fiscal outlook

Cross River Rail builder CPB has finally won the backing of its workers for a new workplace agreement.

The new agreement gives workers a 5% pay rise – with back pay for at least part of the 14 months the dispute has been going on. But it won't include the heat policy woven into the controversial BPIC that the former government inflicted on the sector.

Under that heat policy, workers downed tools if it reached 29C with 75% humidity. Those sorts of conditions saw productivity in our construction industry plummet. 

CEO of the Australian Construction Association Jon Davies told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, 'it's certainly what's required as an industry here in Queensland. We've got a huge amount of work that needs to be constructed and the only way it's going to get done is if we get far more productive.'

Cross River Rail builder CPB has finally won the backing of its workers for a new workplace agreement.
The new agreement gives workers a 5% pay rise &ndash; with back pay for at least part of the 14 months the dispute has been going on. But it won't include the heat policy woven into the controversial BPIC that the former government inflicted on the sector.
Under that heat policy, workers downed tools if it reached 29C with 75% humidity. Those sorts of conditions saw productivity in our construction industry plummet.&nbsp;
CEO of the Australian Construction Association Jon Davies told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, 'it's certainly what's required as an industry here in Queensland. We've got a huge amount of work that needs to be constructed and the only way it's going to get done is if we get far more productive.'

Cross River Rail builder CPB wins backing of workers with new workplace agreement

There’s no doubt 2024 has been a huge year in many ways.

The Bronco’s form and change of leadership, the Brisbane Lions premiership, a change in government here in Queensland after 3 terms under labor.

From Raygun’s cringeworthy turn at the Olympics, to Donald Trump’s election win, the year has brought us many highs, lows and more than a few surprises. 

Media Commentator, Nic Hayes - Managing Director of Media Stable joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings to unpack 2024. 

There&rsquo;s no doubt 2024 has been a huge year in many ways.
The Bronco&rsquo;s form and change of leadership, the Brisbane Lions premiership, a change in government here in Queensland after 3 terms under labor.
From Raygun&rsquo;s cringeworthy turn at the Olympics, to Donald Trump&rsquo;s election win, the year has brought us many highs, lows and more than a few surprises.&nbsp;
Media Commentator, Nic Hayes - Managing Director of Media Stable joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings to unpack 2024.&nbsp;

2024 Unpacked: The highs and lows, the hits and misses of the past year

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