Australia's New Budget Plan

May 11, 2026, 19:30
AustraliaPolitics

Introduction

The Australian government has a new plan for money. They want to help people buy homes and keep the country safe.

Main Body

The government wants to change tax rules for houses. They want to help first-time buyers. Now, it is easier for rich people to buy many houses. The government wants to stop this. Australia will spend more money on safety. They will buy more fuel and drones. They will spend 53 billion dollars on the army over ten years because the world is dangerous. The government will spend less money on the NDIS program. They will also help businesses save money. Workers can get a 1,000 dollar tax break without receipts.

Conclusion

The government wants to spend money on important things. Some people disagree and say the house plan is not good.

Learning

💡 The 'Want' Pattern

In this text, we see a very useful word for A2 learners: Want.

When we talk about goals or plans, we use: Subject → want to → Action

Examples from the text:

  • They want to help people.
  • The government wants to change rules.
  • They want to stop this.

💰 Money Words (Simple List)

WordWhat it means
BudgetA plan for money
SpendTo give money to buy something
Tax breakPaying less money to the government
ReceiptsSmall papers that prove you paid

Vocabulary Learning

government
The group of people who run a country or state.
Example:The government will decide how to use the new money.
plan
A set of ideas for doing something.
Example:The plan is to help people buy homes.
money
Paper or coins used for buying things.
Example:They need more money to spend on safety.
help
To make it easier for someone to do something.
Example:The government wants to help first-time buyers.
buy
To purchase something with money.
Example:People can buy houses with the new plan.
houses
Buildings where people live.
Example:The plan is about buying many houses.
tax
Money paid to the government for public services.
Example:They will give a tax break to workers.
rules
Instructions that say what is allowed or not.
Example:The government wants to change tax rules.
rich
Having a lot of money or wealth.
Example:Rich people can buy many houses.
safety
Being protected from danger.
Example:The government will spend more money on safety.
drones
Small flying machines that can do work.
Example:They will buy more drones for the army.
program
A planned series of activities or services.
Example:The NDIS program helps people with disabilities.
workers
People who do a job for money.
Example:Workers can get a tax break.
break
A reduction in something, like a tax break.
Example:Workers get a 1,000 dollar tax break.
disagree
To not agree with someone.
Example:Some people disagree with the house plan.