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We’re going to hear the results of lots of modelling exercises.

Roundtable warning: When they say ‘modelling’ grab your bulldust detector

We’re about to hear many worthies proposing we do more of this or that to improve the economy’s “productivity”.

  • Ross Gittins

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers says he wants tax proposals that either leave the budget no worse off or lift overall revenue.

If you want tax cuts, find ways to raise more revenue: Chalmers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned those who want tax cuts that they have to find ways to improve the budget bottom line to fund them – but a GST change is unlikely to be one of the measures.

  • Shane Wright
Derrimut 24:7 Gym owner Nikolaos Solomos inside the Port Melbourne centre.

Known for its super-gyms, Derrimut 24:7 now faces a $14.6m tax debt

The bodybuilders’ paradise has been rapidly expanding and is preparing a CBD venue, but the company has frustrated neighbours in its path and now fallen foul of the tax office.

  • Sophie Aubrey
Salmon farming in Tasmania.

Fact check: Does the Tasmanian salmon industry pay tax?

In the charged debate over fish farming, independent senator Jacqui Lambie has Tassal Group, Huon Aquaculture and Petuna firmly in her sights.

  • Caitlin Fitzsimmons
US President Donald Trump has backed efforts by US tech giants like Microsoft to stop countries like Australia putting fresh taxes on their revenue.

Tax Office’s brawl with big tech faces its first hurdle: Pepsi

A High Court challenge over soft drink syrup payments could determine the future of a multibillion-dollar tax battle against Trump-backed tech giants.

  • Colin Kruger
Former Treasury boss Ken Henry says the tax system is deliberately designed to hurt young people and future generations.

‘Wilful act of bastardry’: Henry condemns tax system for crushing young Australians

Former Treasury boss Ken Henry says a succession of governments have used the tax system to deliberately hurt young people, propping up the old and vested interests like mining.

  • Shane Wright
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Last week Canberra kicked off an annual ritual little noticed in real-world Australia, with it coming the seasonal peak in business bulldust.

We may be short of leaders, but we’re not short on false prophets

Last week Canberra kicked off an annual ritual little noticed in real-world Australia, with it coming the seasonal peak in business bulldust.

  • Ross Gittins
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in the first question time of the year.

Dutton expected to go on the attack. Instead, Chalmers had him for lunch

The House of Representatives has hosted debates about many hefty issues over the years. This wasn’t one of them.

  • Matthew Knott
Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor and Treasurer Jim Chalmers in question time on Tuesday.

Free business lunch fight devolves into business battle

A Coalition plan to give businesses a free lunch has turned into a battle over the cost to the budget and whether small businesses are growing in number.

  • Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
The Business Council of Australia wants a Trump-style war on red tape in Australia.

Axe the red tape: Big business presses for Trump-like attack on regulation

Heads of some of the nation’s biggest companies are pressing both major parties to take a leaf out of the Trump administration by cutting red tape.

  • Shane Wright

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