The Spectator Australia

Albanese’s regional Australia is being subsidised by $5 coffees

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 25: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher talk to the media at Parliament House on October 25, 2022 in Canberra, Australia. Chalmers is to deliver the Albanese government's first budget later today. The 2022-23 federal budget will reportedly include lower-priced medicines available January 1, 2023, $1.4 billion to extend COVID-19 response measures until December 31 and $33.6 million in medical research grants to help reduce the number of those affected by heart disease and stroke. For families and women, paid parental leave allowance will be expanded by six weeks to up to 26 weeks, amounting to an extra $6499, and $15.8 million will fund projects to increase women's participation and representation in the workforce and leadership roles. (Photo by Martin Ollman/Getty Images)