Labor won’t match Coalition’s fuel excise plan
The Coalition insists its offer to halve petrol excise for 12 months will provide an instant boost to family budgets, but Labor says it has its “own plan”. Vote in our poll.
Federal Budget
Maiden: Punch-drunk Albo stumbles onto the greatest trick
It almost looks like Anthony Albanese could have channelled Muhammad Ali’s most famous moment on purpose, writes Samantha Maiden.
Bolt: Federal Treasurer the voice of little authority
Australians are getting poorer but our Treasurer speaks with such certainty that many voters probably reckon he must really know his stuff. His National Press Club appearance, however, exposed how clueless he really is.
Chalmers budget unlikely to sway RBA
Cost of living relief and a modest tax cut are unlikely to slow the RBA’s progress on cutting rates, according to analysts.
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Foreign buyers face two-year housing ban
The government is cracking down on foreign buyers purchasing existing homes as it was revealed only 45,000 houses out of a 1.2m target have been built.
Australia’s defence on collision course with Trump’s demands
Australia is on a collision course with US President Donald Trump, with the budget failing to significantly boost defence spending despite increasing threats from China.
‘Litany of risks’: Tariff war threatens Treasurer’s hopes
Labor is trying to put a positive spin on the Australian economy, but a closer read of the budget reveals a litany of risks to our growth.
‘Wrong direction’: Australia’s $1 trillion debt revealed
Leading economists have warned Australia’s latest debt figures should be a cause of concern, despite the government’ arguing the Budget was “in better shape”.
Winners and losers in the Federal budget
Every Federal budget has its share of winners and losers across Australia. See where you stand, vote and have your say.
$5-a-week tax cuts: Calculate how much you’ll get
These tax cuts won’t cover the thousands of dollars of extra tax paid by millions of workers where rising wages push people into higher tax brackets. Use our calculator to see what you’ll get.
Your Federal budget 5-minute guide
As Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares Australia for the future, he has offered two tax cuts and cost of living sweeteners to voters. But there are grim warnings. Here’s how the budget affects you.
‘Dumb trifecta’: Expert absolutely unleashes
Australia is losing billions, fuelling rampant crime and damaging our health because of one “dumb” decision, a leading economic expert has warned.
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