‘Stupid’: Chalmers blasts Coalition tax plan
The federal treasurer has blasted the opposition for a “stunningly stupid admission” during an animated debate on income tax in parliament.
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Labor rushes through $5-a-week tax cuts
Labor has passed its $5-a-week tax cut plan, forcing the Coalition to vote against the cost-of-living relief it has already labelled as a “cruel hoax”.
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.
‘Not enough’: 2 in 5 Aussies budget forgot
Of all the budget measures Jim Chalmers announced to combat Australia’s cost of living, there was one crisis he overlooked – with devastating consequences.
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Trump, China threat to Aussie economy
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Try the budget calculator to see how you fare
Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ fourth budget is once again all about cost of living. Find out exactly where you stand.
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.
Albo’s $54m push for huge housing target
The Albanese government has invested $54m in prefabricated homes twice as fast to build as brick and mortar in a bid to hit an immense new homes target.
‘Dark shadow’ sparks $50bn defence spend
Jim Chalmers said the world was in a ‘dangerous place right now,’ while backing Australia’s $50.3bn boost to defence spending.
Albo to woo Aussies with $1.5bn war chest
With a federal election expected to be called any day now, Labor has left itself $1.5bn in yet-to-be announced policies.
What federal election is all about: Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has drawn clear election battle lines over one scheme as he prepares to hand down his fourth budget.
Health, energy bill relief in federal budget
Aussies struggling with power bills and the cost of medicines should be among the biggest winners from Tuesday’s federal budget.
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