Off the Plan; Breaking Point

This Sunday on 60 Minutes, anger over the govt.'s Budget and complaints put directly to the Treasurer.

Off the Plan
There was a time, not that long ago, when federal budgets came and went with relatively few eyebrows raised. Back then, it seemed the main worry for most Australians was the perennial increase in taxes on beer and smokes. Today though, five weeks on from treasurer Jim Chalmers delivering his and the Prime Minister's latest vision for the country's finances, including their proposed fix for intergenerational inequality, the arguments about the budget's merits or failings continue apace. The good news is economists believe what the government wants to do will most likely work. The bad news, however, is the experts say it will take at least 20 years. It's little wonder so many Australians, especially wannabe first homebuyers, are so off the plan. On 60 Minutes, Tara Brown meets with angry Australians negatively affected by the budget, and in a robust encounter, puts their complaints directly to the treasurer.
Reporter: Tara Brown
Producers: Amelia Ballinger, Nichola Younger

Breaking Point
According to those who knew him best, there was no better worker than Brian Stronach. Smart, reliable and always willing to knuckle down and put in the extra hours. Everyone has their limits though, and as strange as it sounds, Brian's unquestionable competence ended up being his failing. His dedication to his workplace was so taken advantage of by his employer that it ultimately led to his death. Put simply, at the age of sixty-one the job killed him. But as Adam Hegarty reports, what his family still can't fathom about the tragedy of losing Brian is that he worked at one of Australia's most prestigious universities – a place that should protect its staff, but didn't.
Reporter: Adam Hegarty
Producers: Laura Sparkes, Toni Ambrogetti