About this episode

Anika Wells discusses the federal budget and intergenerational equity as a pressing issue.

The federal government is finalising the budget a week away from handing it down. The Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says there will be quote "savings and re-prioritisations in every portfolio". GUEST: Anika Wells, Minister for Communications PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

People in this episode

Host: Isadora Bogle

Guest: Anika Wells

Topics covered

• intergenerational equity
• federal budget
• government savings
• communications
• finance

Keywords

• intergenerational equity
• federal budget
• Katy Gallagher
• savings
• re-prioritisations

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Organizations: ABC Australia

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