Albanese’s first budget highlights trouble ahead
The Albanese Government’s first budget, handed down by Treasurer the Hon Jim Chalmers MP in Canberra last night, forecasts skyrocketing energy prices and ongoing inflationary pressures.
HVIA welcomes Budget 2022 skills announcements
Heavy Vehicle Industry Australia has commended the Government’s focus on jobs, skills and training in the 2022 Budget announced last night.
Budget 2022: Temporary reduction in fuel excise
In response to sharp rises in global oil prices, the Government will help reduce the burden of higher fuel prices by halving the excise and excise-equivalent customs duty rate that applies to petrol and diesel for 6 months.
Budget 2022: Jobs
The Government is continuing to invest in Australian apprenticeships to ensure businesses have the skilled workforce they need A regular pipeline of apprentices builds a highly skilled, more productive workforce allowing businesses to prosper.
Budget 2022: Regions
The Budget 2020 includes upgrades to transport infrastructure for our regions in regional communities. It also addresses boosting the Modern Manufacturing Strategy and critical supply chain vulnerabilities.