Budget 2025: who are the winners and losers?

Brewers, pandas and spies are up – but consultants will be cut off and vape sellers will feel the heat

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After serving up a second round of tax cuts and energy rebates, the Albanese government hopes its 2025 budget leaves everyone thinking they’re winners.

But some Australians will get particularly big benefits from new spending, while others will lose out.

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