‘Open scope’: Huge hint about next rates cut
There is “open scope” for another interest rate cut within weeks, economists have said, following the release of the latest consumer price index figures.
Federal Budget
Chalmers’ huge call on ciggie tax
The Treasurer’s comments follow plunging rates of revenue driven by the tobacco excise as smokers turn to the black market for cheaper cigarettes.
Payman slams Albo’s ‘Band-Aid’ budget
Independent Senator Fatima Payman has accused Anthony Albanese of trying to fool Australians into thinking tax cuts were a good idea, and issued a challenge to him.
NSW Treasurer hits out as billion bucks pour into battlegrounds
Almost a billion dollars will be spent upgrading crucial roads in electoral battlegrounds as the Albanese government makes a desperate bid to stay in office. Here’s what the 2025 Federal Budget means for NSW.
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‘It’s downright weird’: Deep flaw with budget
The government’s newly announced tax cuts are already being called too small. But that’s not the weirdest thing about them.
‘Absurd’ tax break Aussies are sick of
This year, taxpayers will foot a $49 billion bill to support largely wealthy Aussies – an “absurd” expense that makes ordinary people’s lives tougher.
Budget winners and losers revealed
From a promise to slash HECS debt to a surprise tax cut for all working Aussies. Here’s how Labor’s pre-election budget pitch will affect you.
Why SA is the forgotten state in this pre-election budget
The Whyalla rescue was always going to soak up a chunk of SA’s pre-election budget but spending for the rest of the state is looking strikingly sparse, writes Paul Starick. Here’s why.
Mega investor defends tax perk billions
A prominent real estate investor who owns 21 properties worth $35 million says ditching generous perks for landlords would see Australia crumble.
$10,000 cash perk for tradies on offer
If the government hopes to meet its goal of building 1.2 million new homes, it needs a heap of new tradies – so it’s splashing some cash.
Budget’s cash for ketamine and pandas
Within the several hundred pages of the budget are spending commitments for a host of items you probably won’t hear about – like giant pandas.
Tradie cost blowout as Olympic race starts, Alfred chaos bites
Construction costs are expected to rise in South East Queensland just as the state readies to put shovels in the ground for the 2032 Games.
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