Sharing the Pain
Alan Moir
While the 2022 pre-election Budget provided some relief for low- and middle-income earners in the form of a one-off payment of $420 and reduction of the fuel excise, it was bad news for those hoping for an increase in real wages. The Budget predicted that wage growth would remain only slightly higher than inflation.
You may also be interested in...
Friday night drinks
Start your weekend right with a fun night out with work mates, friends and good vibes.
No Guts, No Glory Tour
Discover the winning anecdotes and stories of the role sport played in politics.
Happy and Glorious
Souvenirs and stories from Queen Elizabeth’s 1954 visit to Old Parliament House.
King's Hall
A meeting place that's always been the centre of the action.
Speaker’s Suite
Celebrates the life and work of Joan Child, the first woman to become Speaker of the House.
Chamber audio guides
Listen to historic moments from the chambers.