The Albanese Government is working together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to make a practical difference, help close the gap and deliver a better future.
This is the Albanese Labor Government's commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians – the beginning of a new chapter that will make our nation proud.
Ending violence against women and children is a national priority. The Albanese Labor Government is funding a range of new initiatives through this Budget to help deliver the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032.
The Australian Government and Northern Territory Government are working together to deliver the next stage of the $250 million landmark plan for a Better, Safer Future for Central Australia to improve community safety, tackle alcohol-related harm, and provide more opportunities for young people.
Working closely with the Office of the Central Australia Regional Controller (OCARC), Central Australian communities made it clear they want to be more involved in decision making that affects them.
The Australian Government and Northern Territory Government are working together to deliver the next stage of the $250 million landmark plan for a Better, Safer Future for Central Australia to improve community safety, tackle alcohol-related harm, and provide more opportunities for young people.
Working closely with the Office of the Central Australia Regional Controller (OCARC), Central Australian communities made it clear they want to be more involved in decision making that affects them.
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on an ambitious Australian Public Service Reform Agenda that will put the Australians who use government services front and centre and rebuild capability across the service.
The Albanese Labor Government is making the necessary investments in the 2023-24 Budget to continue the job of rebuilding the service after ten years of neglect under the former Coalition government.
The 2023-24 Budget allocates funding of:
NATALIE BARR, HOST: A surplus is looking more and more likely in tomorrow night's Budget, with the Government revealing this morning almost $18 billion in spending will be re-prioritised to new areas.
A strong relationship with Europe and the European Union is a high priority for the Australian Government.
The EABC plays a key role in strengthening our institutional, economic and commercial links.
We are likeminded and trusted partners, and cooperation has never been more important.
Australia would like an ambitious and comprehensive trade agreement between Australia and the EU to be finalized swiftly.
The Government thanks the EABC for your support on this.
We are now six sleeps until the 2023 Budget.
ANDREW CLENNELL, HOST: It's my understanding that you and the Treasurer will be delivering a surplus for 22/23 in Tuesday's Budget, how big will it be?
MICHAEL ROWLAND, HOST: The King and Queen, along with other senior royals, have taken part in a rehearsal overnight at Westminster Abbey, while thousands of military personnel have practised their parade routes through the streets of London.
IVO DA SILVA, HOST: Yes, it is the Coronation of King Charles III this weekend and the Goldfields-Esperance region was set to contribute something. You may remember, we spoke to one person who was very passionate about Kalgoorlie-Boulder and wanted to put our town on the world stage. Well, plans changed a little bit, but our region was still take part. Joining us now is Patrick Gorman, who's the member for Perth and Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister. And Doug Daws is a well known local and very much a royalist. Good morning to you both. Good morning, Mr. Gorman.