Ex-immigration detainee sues Commonwealth
A former immigration detainee, who was freed from indefinite detention after a High Court ruling, has lodged a writ to sue the Commonwealth for false imprisonment.
Federal Budget
More than one third of Covid jabs thrown out
The government is spending an eye-watering amount of money to continue the national Covid vaccine program, even as more than one third of the jabs are wasted.
‘Quick quiz’: Question Dutton can’t answer
Peter Dutton has stumbled on breakfast TV over his new migration policy, conceding he wasn’t able to answer a simple question.
Advocates call out budget imbalance
The Treasurer has been blasted for providing a budget that does not adequately support Australia’s poorest people amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
‘Ugly politics’: ABC host slams Dutton
ABC host Sarah Ferguson took aim at Peter Dutton’s ‘ugly’ immigration policy during a fiery exchange on 7.30.
Why more Aussies are turning off heaters
Despite the federal government’s $300 electricity bill relief for Aussie households, more than 50 per cent of the population are expected to ditch their heaters this winter.
Dutton makes huge migration promise
The Coalition will ban foreign investors and drastically reduce migration numbers in a pre-election pitch that has accused Labor of being “disconnected” to everyday Australia.
Dutton to lay out pre-election pitch
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is bracing for an early election, and will lay out his vision for the country in a speech on Thursday night.
Hidden good news in wages growth slip
Workers, already under pressure from inflation, saw their wages slide last quarter but there is some good news for homeowners.
Chalmers digs in despite warning bells
Despite a chorus of economists sharing concerns with the budget, the Treasurer is adamant his plan won’t make the cost of living crisis worse.
Albo hits back at border security claim
The Prime Minister has hit back against claims his budget will take money out of border protection as the government grapples with a rise in illegal boat arrivals.
‘Right now’: Chalmers defends promise
In an attempt to neutralise criticism over a key Labor policy, the Treasurer said households needed immediate support.
One state getting $1300 bill boost
Households in one state will have the majority of their energy bills paid for a year following Tuesday night’s federal budget.
ASX lifts on post-budget mining bounce
Aussie stocks lifted on Wednesday on the back of a mining rally fuelled by bourse heavyweight BHP.
How Aussies really feel about $300 promise
Everyone knows it can be tough to get Sydney people to agree on something – but there is one issue currently uniting all of them.
Why PM walked out of Jim’s budget speech
The first question time since Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his third budget is underway. Watch it live.
We’ve got bad news about your pay rise
The government is “throwing money” at Aussies in an attempt to tackle the cost of living crisis but it could have a terrible knock on effect.
Fresh fight looms on $14bn budget promise
Within hours of handing down its third budget, Labor’s bold Future Made in Australia Plan has been thrown into doubt.
‘Brilliant’: Very Aussie response to crisis
An Aussie man has given a hilarious response when questioned about the cost of living pressures.
‘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.
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.
‘Disastrous’: Dutton’s major budget problem
Peter Dutton has unloaded on the budget, slamming the PM for giving billions of dollars to the rich while families are “living in tents and cars”.
Albo lashed for ‘billionaire budget’
The government has come under fire for its cost-of-living measures that critics say helps billionaires more than people doing it tough.
Huge risk in Chalmers’ cash splash
Amid concerns that the Albanese government’s third budget will be inflationary, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will pour billions more into the economy.
Chalmers’ $1900 designer budget outfit
Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ wife turned heads in a yellow dress designed by an Aussie fashion designer.
‘Hell’: Budget’s biggest loser revealed
The government has poured billions of dollars into cash boosts and cost of living measures for millions, but one group has been left behind.
Aussie broke after working 90 hours a week
Jamie works gruelling 12-hour shifts at the hospital, as well as a second and third job on the weekends — but still lives on the poverty line.
‘Tax rises’: Hidden detail reveals budget truth
Jim Chalmers is splashing the cash but a “table of truth” in the budget papers could reveal the troubling reality behind the big numbers.
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