Here's what the 2025 federal budget would look like if it were $100

The Australian budget is big. We've broken it down for you.

The budget papers reveal more detail about where the government's money is coming from, and where it's going. Source: SBS News

The federal government has laid out $785.7 billion of spending in Tuesday's budget for the 2025-26 financial year, covering everything from tax cuts to cheaper healthcare.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday unveiled a projected deficit of $42 billion for the next financial year, lower than was projected in the mid-year financial update — but the budget papers reveal more detail about where the money is coming from, and where it's going.

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If the money the government planned to spend next financial year were $100, here's how it would break down.

Where the budget money is spent

Source: SBS News

If the budget were $100, social security and welfare would receive $37 — the largest chunk of government spending.

Some $15.90 would be spent on health, $6.90 on education, and $6.60 on defence.

General public services would get $4, while $10.60 would go towards all other services, such as housing, transport, and energy.

The remaining $19.10 would be spent on other purposes.

Where the money comes from

Source: SBS News

If the money flowing into Treasury next financial year were $100, the majority would come directly from the pockets of taxpayers.

An estimated $47.56 would come from in from individual and other withholding taxes, while company taxes would account for just over $19.

The revenue from Goods and Services Tax would be $12.81, and $3.71 from petrol, diesel and other fuel.

Duties on tobacco, and beer and spirits, account for less than $1 each, while just 57 cents is expected to come from visa application fees.

The remaining $14.45 will come from other sources.