Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalThe Albanese government has pushed its controversial budget bill through the lower house after a tense final sitting day in parliament.Updated June 4, 2026 — 7:26pm,first published 7:23pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:47Wong believes Gaza flotilla activists’ ‘horrific’ abuse allegationsVideo icon1:25Massive spike in Aussies buying illegal cigarettesVideo icon2:43American and Iran ceasefire being testedVideo icon1:56Pregnant mum raises alarm over popular essential oilsAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Controversial budget bill pushed through parliament
The Albanese government has pushed its controversial budget bill through the lower house after a tense final sitting day in parliament.













