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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QLD’s former Labor government will finish up the year licking their wounds and preparing for the grueling years to come in Opposition.

Deputy Opposition Leader Cameron Dick told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, 'It's been a big year for all Queenslanders no matter where they live or what they do.'

'We are working very hard now as an opposition, I've never had more energy, I've come out of the election really energised to do my job well, to represent my community of Woodridge, but also to learn the lessons of the election, to rebuild our team in opposition.

'But then of course, importantly, do our job properly, and that's to hold the new government of David Crisafulli to account,' the Deputy Opposition Leader continued.

QLD&rsquo;s former Labor government will finish up the year licking their wounds and preparing for the grueling years to come in Opposition.
Deputy Opposition Leader Cameron Dick told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, 'It's been a big year for all Queenslanders no matter where they live or what they do.'
'We are working very hard now as an opposition, I've never had more energy, I've come out of the election really energised to do my job well, to represent my community of Woodridge, but also to learn the lessons of the election, to rebuild our team in opposition.
'But then of course, importantly, do our job properly, and that's to hold the new government of David Crisafulli to account,' the Deputy Opposition Leader continued.

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

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