If the money being spent by the federal government were $100, here’s how it would break down.
Where the budget money is spent
This is where the budget spending is going
Of the total $100 being spent in the budget, social security and welfare account for more than $36, health is $15.34 and education $7.22.
Comparing some of the bigger expenses: the National Disability Insurance Scheme costs $6.63 of the $100, Aged Care Services and Support for Seniors programs are $13.31 combined, and medical benefits are worth $4.35.
Where the money comes in
These are the sources of money for the government
If the money coming into the Treasury were $100, most of it comes directly from the pockets of Australians with $48.33 estimated to come in from individual and other withholding taxes.
Only 48 cents in the $100 comes from visa application charges.