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2025

5 September	The number one cause of car breakdowns in Australia revealed
22 September	Australians avoiding driving as roads become more dangerous: Survey Says
2 July	Australians more likely to check on mum and pup than dad in a storm.
2 July	Car colours are still black and white for Australian drivers.
8 July	Aussies wish they’d signed up for Life Insurance earlier in life.
18 June	Australian motorcycle owners show their love of the open road.

2024

22 October	More Aussies holidaymakers are taking to the open road
15 October	East coast reigns supreme as the favourite in domestic tourism
8 October	Budget Direct calls for storm prep reminder ahead of summer
23 July	Young Aussies Admit to Feeling ‘Capable and Safe’ Using Mobile Phones While Driving
16 July	Working from Home a Non-Negotiable for Job-Seekers
2 July	Aussies Don’t Know Drink Drive Limit
28 June	Australians Want More Annual Leave
26 June	Australians Hate Parallel Parking
9 June	Learner Drivers Admit to Falsifying Logbooks
28 February	Cats vs Dogs
17 January	Most Popular Month to Move House

2023

27 July	Australia’s Oldest Homes
23 November	Top Dogs in Australia
14 December	Australia’s Most Protected Homes

2021

13 October	COVID-19 a driving force for moving home & relocating in 2020-21?
01 September	Not so perfect storms
20 July	Most thieves tend to do a “sneaky” when stealing cars
20 July	"Porch Piracy", Tools, and Good Neighbours
04 August	1 in 3 Aussies surveyed have been involved in a road rage incident in the last year
19 August	Australia’s Safe Suburbs Map
27 October	Almost 1 in 5 more scared of vaccine side effects than car accidents
17 November	Learner Drivers Survey
13 October	Aussies aren’t passing the pub test

2020

28 October	Travel Time. Your Time.
19 February	Bushfire Recovery Fund

2019

16 October	Residents asked to rethink water usage during National Water Week October 21-27
16 October	Budget Direct Solves Insurance Policy Jargon
01 October	The financial strain on Australian's pockets
21 August	Winter Fire Safety
23 July	Money Magazine Insurer of the Year 2019
10 July	Distracting Driving Habits
10 April	Act for Kids Charity Golf Day

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Insurance (excluding Pet Insurance) is arranged by Auto & General Services, ABN 61 003 617 909, AFSL 241411. Registered Office: 13/9 Sherwood Road, Toowong 4066 on behalf of the insurer, Auto & General Insurance Company Limited ABN 42 111 586 353.

Budget Direct Pet Insurance is administered by Pet Health Insurance Services Pty Ltd ABN 59 638 910 675 as Authorised Representative 1282153 of Auto & General Insurance Company Limited (AGIC) ABN 42 111 586 353 AFSL 285571, Registered Office: 13/9 Sherwood Road, Toowong 4066 on behalf of the insurer AGIC and is promoted by Auto & General Services Pty Ltd (AGS) ABN 61 003 617 909 AFSL 241411.

Because we don’t know your financial needs, we can’t advise if this insurance will suit you. Please consider your needs, the Financial Services Guide, the Product Disclosure Statement, and the Target Market Determination when deciding to buy insurance. Subject to meeting underwriting criteria. Any discounts on both new and renewing policies only apply to the extent that any minimum premium isn't reached.

For Budget Direct Travel Insurance policies purchased on or after April 2023
Budget Direct Travel Insurance is arranged and promoted by Auto & General Services Pty Ltd (ABN 61 003 617 909, AFSL 241411), managed and administered by Travel Insurance Partners Limited (ABN 73 144 049 230, AFSL 360138), and issued by Zurich Australian Insurance Limited (ABN 13 000 296 640, AFSL 232507). Click to view or download a copy of the Combined Financial Services Guide and Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination or contact us on 1300 792 001

For Budget Direct Travel Insurance policies purchased before 2021
Insurance is arranged by Auto & General Services Pty Ltd (ABN 61 003 617 909, AFSL 241 411, Registered Office: 13/9 Sherwood Rd, Toowong 4066) on behalf of the insurer, Auto & General Insurance Company Limited ABN 42 111 5 86 353.

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Discounts apply to the premium paid for a new Budget Direct Home & Contents, Home only, Contents only, Comprehensive, Third Party Property Only or Third Party Property, Fire & Theft Car Insurance policy, initiated online on or after 29 March 2017, and for a new Budget Direct Comprehensive, Third Party Property, Fire & Theft & Third Party Property only Motorcycle Insurance policy, initiated online on or after 4 June 2020 and for a new Pet Insurance policy, initiated online on or after 18 February 2021. This online discount does not apply to Roadside Assistance that is added to a Budget Direct Car Insurance policy.
The new policy discount amount varies by product: 30% discount on combined Home & Contents Insurance (consisting of 15% discount for combining Home & Contents covers and 15% discount for policies initiated online),15% for Home only or Contents only policies, 15% discount on Comprehensive, Third Party Property Only and Third Party Property, Fire & Theft Car or Motorcycle Insurance and 15% discount on Pet Insurance.
A 15% discount applies to the premium paid for a new Budget Direct Travel Insurance policy initiated and purchased online on or after 22 February 2023.
Discounts do not apply to any renewal offer of insurance.
Discounts only apply to the insurance portion of the premium. Discounts are applied before government charges, taxes, levies and fees, including instalment processing fees (as applicable). The full extent of discounts may therefore be impacted.
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