Australia’s sad answer to Lara’s question
It was the iconic question that made Lara Bingle (now Worthington) a household name. Now we sadly know the answer.
Federal Budget
Aussie fury over ‘tax cuts for the rich’
Many Australians are unhappy with the budget, claiming the Government has ensured tax cuts for wealthy over supporting those who need it.
$20.7bn ‘tradie’ tax relief scheme extended
Higher corporate tax receipts are funding tax relief measures designed to entrench the nation’s economic recovery from the pandemic.
Manufacturers hope for confidence lift
Australian commercial furniture producer UCI is banking on a boost to business confidence on the back of the budget, but says more needs to be done to support existing manufacturers.
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These public service jobs set to go
TREASURER Joe Hockey is preparing to target a number of departments as part of drastic budget cuts to the public service.
Fuel excise rise will hit motorists
MOTORISTS will likely be slugged an extra $1 billion a year at the petrol pump on top of a deficit tax and a GP co-payment under the Liberal’s tough love Budget.
Why you’ll pay more for petrol
MILLIONS of motorists could soon be paying more for petrol if the federal government decides to increase the fuel excise in next week’s budget.
The new cost of seeing the doctor
AUSTRALIANS are almost certain to pay a fee for the doctor, as the Prime Minister said “free services to patients are certainly not free to taxpayers.”
Abbott: Debt levy an ‘appropriate measure’
A DEBT levy in the form of tax increases is now certain in Tuesday’s Budget, and according to Tony Abbott “we are all in it together”.
‘We’re not doing this for fun’
FINANCE Minister Mathias Cormann has all but confirmed a debt tax is in the Budget, as Tony Abbott refuses to, saying “we’re all in this together”.
How your hip pocket will be hit
WE all know about the proposed new deficit tax — but what else is tipped to be coming our way when Treasurer Joe Hockey hands down his first budget?
Politicians: You can’t trust them
TONY Abbott is in the middle of his ‘Gillard moment’, but he’s far from the first Australian politician to be caught out. Here’s the hall of shame.
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