Federal Budget

Federal Budget is an Australian public finance information platform that demystifies the annual Commonwealth Budget for everyday Australians. The site provides clear, accessible breakdowns of federal budget announcements — including tax cuts, welfare changes, infrastructure spending, healthcare funding, and cost-of-living measures — translating complex Treasury documents into language anyone can understand.

At the heart of the platform is a personalised budget impact calculator that lets users enter their income, household situation, and key financial details to see a tailored estimate of how each year's federal budget affects them directly. Whether it's changes to the low-income tax offset, stage three tax cuts, Medicare levy thresholds, or family payment adjustments, the tool produces a clear dollar-figure summary of winners and losers.

The platform also tracks historical budget data across multiple years, allowing users to compare budget priorities over time — from surplus and deficit positions to shifts in education, defence, aged care, and NDIS funding. A news and commentary section aggregates expert analysis from the Grattan Institute, ABC, AFR, and Treasury itself, giving users a one-stop resource for budget season.

Built on Laravel with a responsive, mobile-first interface, Federal Budget serves students, small business owners, retirees, and policy-watchers who want to cut through the spin and understand the real numbers. Managed under the SDA Projects portfolio at Shmarlo Digital Assets.