How Do We Balance Our Budget?
Australia's government spends like a household living beyond its means — $27.6B more going out than coming in this year alone. Drag the sliders below and see if you can do better. Every dollar you allocate is a real trade-off.
Your Budget Dashboard
Total Budget
$650B
2024–25 Federal Budget
Allocated So Far
$477B
of $650B total
Remaining / Surplus
$173B
unallocated funds
Your Allocation
🏥 Health
14.6%
👴 Social
16.9%
📚 Education
7.7%
🛡️ Defence
6.5%
🌿 Environment
4.3%
🚧 Infrastructure
8.5%
🏘️ Housing
6.9%
✈️ Immigration
1.8%
⚖️ Justice
2.8%
🔬 Science
3.4%
Visual Breakdown
Your Budget vs Real Govt
🏥 Health▲ +$5.5B
👴 Social Services▼ -$12.4B
📚 Education▲ +$7.2B
🛡️ Defence▼ -$6.6B
🌿 Environment▲ +$19.1B
🚧 Infrastructure▲ +$21.8B
🏘️ Housing▲ +$35.8B
✈️ Immigration▲ +$7.2B
⚖️ Justice▲ +$3.9B
🔬 Science▲ +$10.2B
Real-World Consequences of Your Budget
What Your Choices Mean
Updates live as you drag the sliders above
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