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Aussies to get $5-a-week tax cut
Jim Chalmers has revealed plans to put pennies back in every Australian’s pocket, in a budget night speech marked as much by what was not said than was.
Exactly how much you will get in tax cuts
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has rolled the dice on sweeping new tax cuts for every Aussie earning over $45,000 – but there’s a big catch with the cost of living relief.
‘Not immune’: Trump’s threat to Australia
The Treasurer isn’t naming Donald Trump in his warnings about Australia’s economic outlook. But the subtext of his words can’t be missed.
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Chalmers warns against tit-for-tat trade war
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‘Unsayable’ answer to Aussie dad’s question
An Aussie dad drew a standing ovation for a question on QandA about immigration. Now one panellist has revealed the ‘unsayable’ truth.
Fears Trump will hit vital Aussie industry
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‘Stop’: Qantas boss’ dark warning to Aussies
Qantas chairman John Mullen has issued a stark warning that our way of life could simply “stop” in a serious international emergency.
Climate campaigner defends ritzy private jet
An Aussie billionaire and ardent climate change campaigner has just bought a private jet, but says he feels a ‘deep internal conflict’ about it.
Couple’s horror over little they can borrow
A young couple have revealed the meeting they had with a mortgage broker that left them feeling “cut down” and panicked.
ASX 200 snaps three day losing streak
Australia’s sharemarket snapped a three-day losing streak on the back of the major miners, as the price of gold and iron ore climbed throughout the trading day.
‘Shonky:’ Treasurer blasts $2.4bn GST loss
The annual GST carve-up is set to spark a brawl among state treasurers, with one state set to receive $2.4bn less in crucial funding.
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