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I assume "Other purposes" is govt kickbacks to mining and gas companies ๐Ÿ˜ฌ

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The US has a similar breakdown by % as this Australian one, except that what's called "welfare" in Australia is called "entitlements" in the US and makes up about 50% of the budget. Welfare in terms of the dole aka money given to "work shy bambots" makes up only about half of one percent.