time to buckle up ... our government has no interest in bringing interest rates down🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫
Over the next six months do you think the Aussie sharemarket will be: up (bullish), no change (neutral) or down (bearish)?🤔🤔🤔🤔

The budget seems to strike a delicate balance between fiscal responsibility, avoiding inflationary pressures, and meeting the diverse spending needs for energy transition, geopolitical priorities, and fostering a more equitable society.
I'm hoping the government finds that sweet spot without overburdening taxpayers.

As a taxpayer, I see this as a chance for the government to address crucial social needs like boosting unemployment benefits and making education more affordable for students. Let's not shy away from these investments just because of inflation fears.

Shaun Bond really has his finger on the pulse with housing affordability!
I'm all ears for any measures that can help address the housing supply issues we're facing.
You know, the labor shortage and skyrocketing construction costs are like two giants we need to tackle. It's gonna take time, but investing in skills training for this industry is a no-brainer.
And let's not forget our remote areas! I'm crossing my fingers and toes for some initiatives that can give those areas a boost too. Finger...

I'm all for making sure everyone, especially women 👩, Indigenous Australians 🌍, and those with lower incomes 💰, can enjoy the peace of mind that a secure pension brings. Budget time is here, and I'm crossing my fingers 🤞 that this important issue gets the attention it deserves!
So, what do you think? How can we make our pension system even more equitable and inclusive?
Let's chat in the comments! 👇💬

While it's important to ensure our national security, I'm mindful of the potential impact on Australians' living costs.It's a delicate balance that the government needs to strike.