Budget
Politics with Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams
Political commentators Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams look forward to the budget later in the year. Audio
English concedes surplus not likely
The Finance Minister has conceded it'll be tough to get the government's books back to the promised surplus this year but it's not a failure if he doesn't get there. Audio
POWER PLAY
The Government had to do two things in this week's Budget: deliver a surplus and reward struggling families. So did it deliver on the two politically important platforms?
POWER PLAY
The Government is not promising any election year sweeteners when it delivers this Thursday's Budget and unveils a paper-thin surplus in the nation's books for the coming financial year.
Dr Nick Economou - Australian budget 2014
Monash University's Senior Lecturer in the School of Political and Social Inquiry - a regular commentator on Australian politics - talks about next week's anticipated tough budget. Audio
Insight for 24 May 2009 - Pre Budget Regional Snapshot
Insight investigates the financial health of the regions ahead of the Budget. Audio