‘Not surprised:’ Minns’ grim budget admission
While NSW Premier Chris Minns welcomed the energy rebate, he said the state would continue its fight to secure crucial revenue.
Federal Budget
What you’ll get from Labor’s 2024 budget
The government has announced huge news for every household in Australia as part of its focus on easing cost of living pressures.
Billionaires’ shock budget win revealed
In a grilling by Karl Stefanovic, the PM was asked about the budget’s $300 energy rebate. Now, news.com.au can reveal the truth.
Election rumours PM won’t entertain
Labor has been accused of throwing Australians pre-election “sweeteners”, with economists warning it could have the opposite effect.
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How is this decision fair?
A CONTROVERSIAL plan will see $65 billion ripped out of the Budget, raising concerns about what services will be cut to pay for it.
Labor rejigs ‘cruel’ tax policy
LABOR will overhaul its controversial two-week old, $59 billion tax rebate policy after critics slammed the move as a “cruel slug”.
The $60b decision we have to make
LABOR is going head-to-head with the Government, as the Opposition pushes to scrap a tax policy that was introduced almost 20 years ago — and is now costing $60b a year.
Labor’s retiree tax plan: the 5-minute guide
LABOR’S plan to stop refunding tax credits from dividends will affect super funds, retirees and investors. Here are the basic facts you should know and how it will affect you.
Labor to abolish $8 billion loophole
BILL Shorten wants to cut an $8 billion-a-year tax loophole for the wealthy which has stood since the Howard era if Labor is elected.
Labor: ‘Ridiculous’ tampon tax must go
A TAMPON tax collects “bugger all” in revenue for the federal budget, according to Tanya Plibersek, who has indicated a future Labor government would look at repealing the tax.
Where your money is going
A NEW report shows us who is benefiting from government welfare — so who’s getting the most, and who needs more?
The promise you can never trust
EVERY year, Australia’s politicians make the same promise. This graph shows why you can’t trust a word they tell you.
Family payments frozen until 2021
THE midyear Budget statement includes a number of dramatic measures, including freezes in uni funding and family payments. Here’s what you need to know.
ScoMo’s budget deficit down to $33.2b
TREASURER Scott Morrison has said the Federal Budget is $4.4 billion better off, as the government slashed spending on social services.
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