New budget proposal may put extra $2000 on Aussie households

As the Australian economy navigates through the choppy waters of post-pandemic recovery, a beacon of hope awaits households nationwide.

After a period where rising taxes and swelling mortgage repayments took a toll on disposable incomes, the forecast is looking brighter.


The upcoming financial relief resulted from several combined factors, including the much-anticipated stage three tax cuts, a cooling inflation rate, and a wage increase.

These elements show a 3.5 per cent increase in household disposable incomes from 2024 to 2025.

This marks the fastest growth rate in over a decade, pandemic years excluded.


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The new budget may give many Aussie households more breathing room for their finances. Image Credit: Shutterstock/Milleflore Images


According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics's data, the average equivalised disposable household income in 2019-2020 was $1124 weekly.

A 3.5 per cent increase translates to an additional $39.34 per week.

When tallied for a 52-week timeframe, the increase amounts to a substantial boost of $2045.70—a significant sum that could cover groceries, a holiday, savings, and possible emergencies.

This financial forecast arrived just in time for the Albanese government's third budget.

The primary driver behind this turnaround in disposable income is wage growth, with the tax cuts playing a supporting role by enhancing spending power.


Inflation—an invisible force chipping purchasing power away—may persist downward. This is welcome news after reaching a record 7.8 per cent rate in late 2022.

As consumer prices moderate, households should find their dollars stretching further.

Real disposable income is a household's money after taxes and interest payments. Household incomes have been under pressure in recent years due to some factors.

In response to the Reserve Bank's interest rate hikes, cost-of-living challenges and rising mortgage repayments have been significant contributors to this pressure.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) noted that Australia's income tax burden has increased.

They attributed this to bracket creep and the cessation of the low and middle-income tax offset.


With the upcoming budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is focused on alleviating cost-of-living pressures.

'Decent wages and bigger tax cuts for more people are a big part of helping people earn what they need and deserve to provide for their loved ones,' Chalmers stated, emphasising the government's commitment to supporting Australian households.

While further cost-of-living relief is on the cards, these measures must be prepared precisely to avoid further fuelling inflation.

The budget increase provides an opportunity for households to breathe easier, plan for the future with more certainty, and enjoy the fruits of their labour with more freedom.

Whether it's putting the extra funds towards your grandkids' education, investing in home improvements, or simply enjoying the pleasures of life, this budget could be the financial uplift many have been waiting for.
Key Takeaways

  • Australian household incomes are expected to grow in 2024-2025, with predictions of a 3.5 per cent increase in real household income.
  • Based on current averages, This increase could mean an additional $2045.70 annually for households.
  • The income boost was attributed to factors including stage three tax cuts, wage growth, and a decline in inflation from its peak.
  • Treasurer Jim Chalmers emphasised the budget's role in easing cost-of-living pressures and ensuring that tax cuts and decent wages help families.
How do you plan to make the most of the extra $2000 in your pocket? Share your plans and any budgeting tips with our community in the comments below.
 
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Talk about. Rubbish.. other articles I’ve recently seen, and had documentation to show the figures and back up comments.. clearly shows Australians are now one of the highest taxed countries in the world and our disposable income is falling..talk about fudge the information to make it seem we are all happy little Vegemite’s!
 
That great for working families, but what about the pensioners this really does help them with cost of living. Unfortunately I think the government has forgotten about them or they maybe don’t matter as much. But they forget we have to vote .
 
How am I getting $2,000.00.? I’m on a pension . I can’t get excited because I can’t see any assistance coming my way. What can I expect on budget day, I haven’t seen anything yet.
We'll get peanuts... if anything at all.
 
What puzzles me is the job seeker allowance ,it’s nearly as much as my “little ole lady pension“ and how many are ACTUALLY looking for work ??
 
What a post to put on for we struggling Pensioners. We should get excited about people with the ability to work and earn money getting even more?? I want to see what the Government is going to be doing for the poorest in the community. And sadly that's us, the pensioners and those on disabilities. The Treasurer has highlighted that more money will be spent on child care so the young ones can work more. How does that help family life? So disappointed in the way things are going.
I totally agree, I am a 85 year old and disabled, and yes it’s quite a struggle to manage day to day expenses plus trying to pay rates, gas & electricity, water bills etc.
 
ha!--I am a pensioner- and all we get is a couple of miserable$$ per week, only to have the stinking,thieving, REAL ESTATE AGENTS PUT OUR RENTS UP BY LARGE AMOUNTS That we just cannot cope with, IT IS ABOUT TIME THE GOV, REELS IN THESE THIEVING MONGRELS.
 
Yes, I know, I have lived there on and off over the years (my husband has family there).
Although I like SA we get so many more concessions here in WA,the best being 50%off our basic council and water rates.
That wasn't available when we lived in SA,hopefully that has changed for you.
That's really goid for council rates . My rates are $2200 with I think $400 off
 
ha!--I am a pensioner- and all we get is a couple of miserable$$ per week, only to have the stinking,thieving, REAL ESTATE AGENTS PUT OUR RENTS UP BY LARGE AMOUNTS That we just cannot cope with, IT IS ABOUT TIME THE GOV, REELS IN THESE THIEVING MONGRELS.
Thieving mongrels doesn't describe them strongly enough...
 
I don't think promoting tabtouch is the right thing to advertise. Some people would have had
problems with gambling. Get rid of their gambling promotions.
 
That great for working families, but what about the pensioners this really does help them with cost of living. Unfortunately I think the government has forgotten about them or they maybe don’t matter as much. But they forget we have to vote .
 
The case for us Pensioners has been well stated here by members. We are the forgotten group in our Nation.

I believe the Federal Governments biggest blunder & a statement of where THEIR LOYALTIES LAY is in the statement, 'Decent wages and bigger tax cuts....... .' As people have correctly stated, this statement really only refers to families where one or both partners are working.

Same old story, help the greedy, stuff the needy. In this case, l believe, Pensioners.
 
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You will have to save the increase for one year to get $2,000.00 if you want to put it towards something useful. We need it now.
 
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