The 2024 Federal budget was handed down earlier this week, with the goal of "easing pressures today and investing in a better future". With cost of living pressures being on the forefront of many Australian's minds, the budget will seek to relieve some of those stressors.

4ZZZ Reporter Mack Prentis spoke with UQ Professor of Economics John Quiggins and CEO of the Queensland Council Of Social Services Aimee McVeigh about what the budget means for those feeling financial frustration.