Katy Gallagher
Everything you need to know about MYEFO in five charts
Here’s a guide to help you see through the sea of red unveiled by the treasurer.
- by Millie Muroi
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Editorial
Albanese’s small-target strategy has given rise to a dysfunctional parliament
A race to secure parliamentary assent for a range of measures before the holiday season is hardly new. But there were troubling aspects of this week’s events in Parliament House.
- The Age's View
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Bank fees
Australians illegally charged billions of dollars in merchant fees by federal government
Millions of small fees amounting to billions of dollars have been charged for two decades, dating back to the Howard government era.
- by Chris O'Keefe
After Lehrmann saga, Reynolds doubts watchdog will stop ‘weaponisation’
Independent MPs slammed parliament’s new standards agency, saying it was a toothless major party “stitch-up”, while Linda Reynolds called its creators “hypocritical”.
- by Olivia Ireland
TV companies launch last-minute bid to block total gambling ad ban
Three senior Albanese ministers have argued a blanket ban on sports bet promotions would cripple revenue for free-to-air TV in difficult times.
- by David Crowe, Paul Sakkal and Chris Barrett
Higgins ‘steadfast in truth’ after Reynolds alleges plan to damage her career
The former defence industry minister is suing Brittany Higgins for defamation over July 2023 social media posts.
- by Angus Thompson
Third-largest budget surplus soon to turn into a sea of red ink
Lower spending has helped the budget show the third-largest surplus on record. But it is likely the nation’s finances will shift from the black into the red.
- by Shane Wright
Analysis
Political leadership
Who really runs the country? The secret roles of Albanese’s ministers
Anthony Albanese’s ministers have portfolios – they also have other roles: confidantes, influencers, attack dogs. And some are more equal than others.
- by James Massola
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Political leadership
MPs, staffers could face hefty fines, jail for not reporting assaults, harassment
Individuals could be jailed for up to 15 years or fined up to $3 million if they don’t act on a parliamentary employee’s complaint.
- by Olivia Ireland
The five key pressures on the budget – and how they’ve blown out over time
Jim Chalmers and Katy Gallagher promised to rein in the five fiscal horsemen of the budget apocalypse. But have they?
- by Shane Wright
So what is Albonomics, and what will it mean for Australia?
When he came to power, the prime minister’s economic priorities were hard to discern. Two years on, his vision is clear.
- by Shane Wright
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