Page 13 - Byfields Budget 2024

If you're planning on going overseas…

Holidaymakers will be pleased by a new government initiative to fast-track
passports for an additional $100 fee.

From July 1, 2024, people can apply for a 'fast-track passport' which can
be processed in as few as five business days.

If you're experiencing domestic violence...

Mr Albanese unveiled a new $925 million domestic violence support
package on May 1, following crisis talks with state and territory premiers
on the back of the rising violence against women crisis.

Under the scheme, women in danger will be eligible for a $5,000 payment
to help them escape.

The policy faced significant backlash from women's rights advocates and
experts when it was announced, with many concerned that it does not go
far enough to provide women a safe and sustained passage out of violent
relationships.

If you live in Western Sydney...

Ahead of Budget Day, the Albanese government assured voters in Western
Sydney they were front of mind during the planning process.

The government has committed $1.9 billion toward 14 new projects and
two existing projects to upgrade roads in the west.

These projects include upgrades to Mamre Road, Elizabeth Drive, Garfield
Road East and Appin Road.

Mr Albanese said: “We know right now that the traffic is slowing people
down. That's why we want to get western Sydney moving again”.

“We will invest $147.5 million for planning for roads across greater western
Sydney to ensure that road infrastructure can keep pace with a growing
population.”