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Samantha MaidenNational political editor

Samantha Maiden is the political editor for news.com.au. She has also won three Walkleys for her coverage of federal politics including the Gold Walkley in 2021. She was also previously awarded the Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year, Kennedy Awards Journalist of the Year and Press Gallery Journalist of the Year. A press gallery veteran, she has covered federal politics for more than 20 years.

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Australian Economy

CASH SPLASH: Small businesses should apply for $10,000 grant.

Tax cuts for millions ‘within weeks’

More than 11 million Australians will get tax cuts as part of the Budget, with the money to be in pay packets by the end of the month.

EXCLUSIVEFederal Budget

Australian money background showing $100, $50 and $20 notes with a shallow depth of field.

Surprise $1080 tax bonus by Christmas

Australian workers will get about $30-a-week extra in their pockets as part of the Federal Government’s budget to be revealed today.

EXCLUSIVEWork

The Aussies whose pay will drop by $5000

A whole cohort of Australians could be scarred for life by the coronavirus crisis, and nothing the government is doing can compensate them.

Federal Budget

The tax cuts might spark a battleground in the Senate.

Treasurer pledges tax cuts ‘right now’

Josh Frydenberg says Australians won’t have to wait for “instant” income tax cuts in the budget, but has defended relief for the rich.

Federal Budget

Real estate for sale sign on a beach with waves

Budget win for first home buyers

First home buyers are set to win in this year’s budget with an expansion to a loan scheme and personal income tax cuts to be announced.

EXCLUSIVETax

Aussies to get ‘instant’ tax cuts

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is planning to backdate personal income tax cuts in Tuesday night’s budget, ensuring workers have more money in their pockets.

At Work

Ambulance officers transport a resident from the Epping Gardens aged care facility in the Melbourne suburb of Epping on July 29, 2020, as the city battles fresh outbreaks of the COVID-19 coronavirus. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

Deadly mistake Aus should have avoided

A damning report has revealed the government failed to act on one particularly important aspect of the COVID pandemic.

Tax

Australian money, currency or cash flat on table

Tax win for Aussies working from home

It will be easier for Australians working from home to make a tax claim, but experts fear the system might leave workers short changed.

Australian Coronavirus

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews holds a press conference at Treasury Theatre on September 26, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria's health minister Jenny Mikakos resigned on Saturday in the wake of the hotel quarantine inquiry. Premier Daniel Andrews gave evidence on the final day of the inquiry on Friday saying he regarded Mikakos as accountable for the program that ultimately led to Victoria's COVID-19 second wave. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Victoria’s astonishing ‘hot hotel’ admission

After months of dodging questions, the Victorian Government has finally admitted the truth about its infamous “hot hotel” scheme.

Health

Pediatrician or doctor taking nasal mucus test sample from elementary age girl's nose performing respiratory virus testing procedure

Kids on antidepressants over lockdown

Children as young as 12 are being prescribed antidepressants as the toll of the coronavirus lockdown impacts the young and the old.

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