Have your say on 2011-12 Budget
The Treasurer, Wayne Swan, has invited Australian families, individuals, businesses and community groups to submit their ideas and priorities for the 2011-12 Budget, saying that Australia needs to continue preparing for the big long term challenges like climate change and an ageing population.
“Community views are a central consideration to the Government in framing its policies, which is why I encourage people to have their say by submitting ideas,” he said.
“For the 2010-11 Budget, I received around 200 submissions from a broad range of individuals and groups. These provided a real insight into the challenges faced across our nation, and opportunities for the Government to improve the well-being of all Australians.
“In order to allow views to feed into the Budget process at an early stage, I ask that interested parties lodge submissions as soon as possible, and no later than Friday, 28 January 2011.”
“Submissions should be mindful of the Government’s strong commitment to its fiscal strategy and the need to offset new spending with savings. While the Budget remains on track to return to surplus in 2012-13, well ahead of any major advanced economy, the Budget must maintain the discipline of the Government’s fiscal strategy.”
Submissions should be emailed to prebudgetsubs@treasury.gov.au
