8-78 Building a better future. Budget October 2022-23

Summary

The Australian Budget for 2022-23 focuses on building a better future through measures aimed at supporting businesses and promoting sustainability. The budget includes initiatives such as tax incentives for small and medium-sized businesses, funding for infrastructure projects, and investments in clean energy technologies. The government has also announced a plan to reduce emissions and meet its climate targets, with a focus on supporting farmers and regional communities to adopt sustainable practices. In addition, the budget includes measures to improve the quality of education and training, increase access to affordable housing, and support research and development in emerging industries.

Issuer

Australia

Year

2022

Region

Oceania

Issuer (type)

Australian Treasury (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Transportation & Warehousing
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting
Manufacturing

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals