Three Australian airforce transport planes are departing for Vanuatu to provide rescue and medical assistance following a deadly earthquake. The mid-year budget update reveals a projected improvement in the budget bottom line but confirms four consecutive deficits. Australia also prepares to defend its Rose Bowl title against New Zealand.
Three Australian airforce transport planes depart for Vanuatu to help with rescue efforts after a deadly earthquake; The mid-year budget update released; Australia prepares to defend its Rose Bowl title against New Zealand.
He says Australian officials will maintain communications with the Vanuatu government to find out what further assistance is needed.Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he believes the federal government has steered the economy in the right direction, as he released the mid-year budget update. A loss in mining export revenue has reduced the available funds, while adding to the deficit has been government spending on compensation for veterans and Medicare."So we've struck the right balance in our economic strategy and in the budget update today. We've maintained a primary focus on inflation and the cost of living, without ignoring our broader responsibilities to people when it comes to Medicare, medicines and pensions and the like.
The 26-year-old is set to appear in court in the next 24 hours ] to determine whether he will be extradited to New York on the charges. This year is the 24th annual observance of the day coinciding with the passage of the Migrant Workers Convention* by the UN General Assembly, which outlines the human rights for migrants and their families, including health and working conditions.She told SBS Filipino, she reflects on her journey of coming to call Australia home.
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