The federal budget seems unexpectedly awash with cash given the grim prognosis for the Australian economy made last year during the darker days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The main beneficiaries when it comes to health are aged care and mental health. 

This is the budget where the government responds to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety and its damning findings.

The top-line commitment is simple to explain and grabs the attention given the stark images of neglect drawn by the commission’s inquiry.