Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Regulatory

Big spend on cost of living, defence

The 2022 Federal Budget delivered a cash splash for the defence forces and cost of living support, including a cut to the fuel excise.

Upgrade your subscription to access this article

And gain access to:
  • All archived news content
  • Access to the Financial Standard app
  • Home page news customisation
  • Financial Standard 's fortnightly newspaper
  • 25% discount on tickets to networking events
And more
Already A Subscriber?

Read more: Federal BudgetTreasurer Josh Frydenberg