Australia on track for historic unemployment milestone
The unemployment rate is expected to reach a figure seen only once in the past 50 years as Treasurer Josh Frydenberg gives a hint on tax cuts for low and middle income workers.
Josh Frydenberg
Covering all things politics, we have the latest news and updates on former politician Josh Frydenberg.
‘Urgent need’: Global crypto scramble
One of the world’s biggest financial institutions is scrambling to deal with a fast-approaching truth in the world of cryptocurrency.
Rebel MP likens himself to Braveheart
One rebel MP has likened himself to one award-winning actor in Academy Award winning war movie Braveheart. Here’s why.
‘Keep your heads’: Aussies’ Omicron warning
Australians have been urged to remain calm despite growing fears about a new Covid variant which is spreading to more people.
Speculation grows over Gladys’ next move
There is speculation Gladys Berejiklian could be parachuted into a federal seat despite the corruption investigation into her actions as NSW Premier.
Expert calls for Medicare hike on unvaxxed
A leading economist has backed slugging voluntarily un-vaxxed people with a higher Medicare bill due to their “higher burden” on the healthcare system.
‘She towelled you’: Today host stumps Josh
The Today show host made one subtle joke that left the Treasurer out of his depth – and Karl Stefanovic thought it was hilarious.
Cruel new nickname over very public fail
Josh Frydenberg has been taunted by a cruel nickname after he was captured on video in a struggle we all know too well.
Drink-driving MP told to ‘soul search’
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has weighed in on an embattled Liberal MP who drunkenly crashed his car into a house.
‘No guarantees’: Treasurer’s border warning
Australia’s international border is again open for business, but a senior politician has conceded there are no guarantees it won’t be shut again.
‘Pick up the pace’: Dan under fire over opening
Despite millions of Victorians celebrating the end of lockdown on Friday, one senior federal politician has doubled down on his criticism that Daniel Andrews’ road map.
‘Not like NSW’: Frydenberg’s dig at Victoria
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has called out the Victorian Premier over the state’s planned reopening, telling him he needs to follow NSW’s lead.
‘No turning back’: Treasurer on lockdowns
Five million Australians have woken to their first day of freedom in 106 days, and one politician says there can be no return to lockdown.
Sign French anger over subs deal waning
The Treasurer said he hoped France could move beyond its disappointments with Australia now that the ambassador had been reinstated.
Treasurer isolating after office case
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s office has been closed and deep cleaned after one of his staff members tested positive to Covid-19.
‘Claims not supported by facts’: Frydenberg fires back at Pallas
Federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg has returned fire on his Victorian counterpart Tim Pallas over his claims tradies were abandoned in their time of need.
Aussie budget beats forecast by billions
Australia’s budget is still in deficit but $80bn better than forecast, although the figures do not take into account one major thing.
Karl slams ‘cold and brutal’ move
Today co-host Karl Stefanovic has ripped into Treasurer Josh Frydenberg over plans to scrap Covid-19 disaster payments within weeks.
Major crackdown on home loans ‘in weeks’
A major crackdown for home loans is on the cards to stop a growing problem caused by historically low interest rates and surging property prices.
Dan accused of trying to create ‘distraction’
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has been lashed by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg who accused him of trying to create a distraction.
Tradies denied as tensions boil
Victoria’s construction sector has been denied a crucial request as tensions mount between tradies, the government and frustrated Australians.
‘New reality’ Aussies must face with China
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has warned Australians it is too late to hope the threat of China will fade away.
Australia’s tactic to beat China ban
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has outlined Australia’s ‘China plus’ strategy to counter the trade giant’s ‘economic coercion’.
States given deadline to open borders
Australia’s premiers must open up their state borders before Christmas when a key vaccination target is met, the federal Treasurer demands.
‘Alternate universe’: Karl grills Treasurer
Karl Stefanovic has grilled the Treasurer on the way forward out of lockdowns, accusing him of being in an ‘alternate universe’ over one issue.
‘You know maths’: Treasurer lashed by ABC
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has been blasted in a fiery interview on the ABC for failing to properly vaccinate an essential section of the population.
Federal probe to tackle housing supply issues
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has approved a federal inquiry into how property taxes and zoning rules have restrained housing supply and driven up house prices.
When lockdown payments will cut off
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has delivered a blunt message to the states – that people will die but lockdowns can’t go on forever.
‘This is stupid’: TV host’s fury over vax
Sunrise host Kochie fired up when Josh Frydenberg explained why employers won’t be forced to mandate Covid-19 vaccinations.
Protest chaos at powerful MP’s office
Climate activists have set off flares and scaled onto the office roof of one of the most powerful politicians in the country.
‘Just say it’: Karl blows up over rollout
The Today show host has taken on the Treasurer, asking him to apologise for the botched vaccine rollout in a fiery interview.
Warning of big tax rise after pandemic
As the Government throws billions at tackling Covid-19, people will be paying for it in the years to come. One suggestion is to slug older Aussies.
He’s ‘jammed you’: Karl’s lockdown dig
The Today show host put the heat on Josh Frydenberg, questioning the Treasurer’s whiplash approach to locked-down Victoria.
’In the dark’: Calls for scrutiny on payments
There has been an “extraordinary” lack of transparency when it comes to who was paid JobKeeper, but some companies are giving the money back.
Roundtable to unveil virus game plan
The federal government will meet with business leaders today in an effort to start workplace covid vaccinations and speed up its rollout.
Treasurer’s grim covid strategy
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Australia must get used to “living with covid” and the focus now needs to be on hospitalisations and deaths.
Grim prediction for Australia’s future
A 40-year projection unveiled by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has provided a grim view of what post-Covid Australia could look like.
Job figures ‘smashing expectations’
Australia’s unemployment rate is in decline, with more promising figures – especially for one demographic – released today.
Vic won’t get any more federal support
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says support for Victorians is now a matter for the state government after its lockdown ‘dented confidence’.
Treasurer’s vicious clapback
The Treasurer has traded barbs with his opposite number in Question Time, denying he has abandoned his fellow Victorians in their “hour of need”.
Cash bonus flagged if lockdown is extended
Josh Frydenberg is considering options to offer some form of assistance to Victorian workers if the current lockdown is extended.
The Aussies about to take a big income hit
About eight million Australians will be worse off when tax changes come into effect this year — find out if you are one of them.
Australia’s plan to wipe out massive debt
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Australia is well placed to manage the mountains of debt forecast in the federal budget.
Treasurer dodges tough question on tax
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg was caught in a tense TV exchange when pressed about whether middle income earners will be worse off when a popular tax cut ends.
Treasurer falls into line on vaccine rollout
Confusion over the vaccine rollout ensued after Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said Aussies would get two shots by the end of 2021.
Frydenberg’s Budget message for Tele readers
In an exclusive video message, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg tells Daily Telegraph readers what’s in the budget for NSW, including tax offsets for low and middle earners. WATCH IT HERE.
Treasurer blasts deadly Vic ‘failure’
Josh Frydenberg has taken aim at a ‘catastrophic failure’ in Victoria, but says he’s open to one proposal that could get stranded Aussies home.
How Budget will hit homebuyers
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s budget included some much needed homebuyer relief but fell short of addressing the underlying cause of Australia’s housing affordability problems.
Your five-minute guide to the budget
From tax cuts and childcare to education and COVID-19 vaccines, here’s everything you need to know about the budget at a glance.
‘It’s crippling’: Backlash to border plan
Australians won’t be travelling overseas any time soon, with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg admitting he has no idea when borders will open.
Families to save $2200 for childcare
Families will be better off by $2200 under childcare changes in the federal budget. But there are some families who will miss out.
What we know from the Budget
Josh Frydenberg has unveiled another big-spending budget aimed at steering Australia out of the pandemic. Here’s what you’ll get.
Budget’s biggest losers revealed
The Morrison Government has unveiled its big spending budget. Here’s who’s come out on top, and who’s gone begging.
Sales lashes biggest budget issues
The federal budget has big hopes for Australia in a post-COVID world – but Leigh Sales grilled the Treasurer on some of his more unrealistic ideas.
Aussies who will be $2160 richer
Millions of Australians are set to be up to $2160 richer, with treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivering a massive cash boost in today’s budget.
Treasurer’s big boast on budget night
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has unveiled his big-spending budget, proclaiming that the Australian economy is “roaring back to life”.
Key travel news to be revealed tonight
Aussies itching to book an overseas holiday will be eagerly watching the federal budget, after Treasurer Josh Frydenberg hinted at a big announcement.
Big problem with ‘new’ Aussie tax cut
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg faces a tax time bomb in next week’s budget – and it all comes down to the biggest winners from tax cuts.
Huge $6-a-day childcare change in Budget
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will announce changes to cover up to 95 per cent of childcare fees for second and subsequent children today.
‘Left for dead’: Fury over travel ban
Backlash is growing over a controversial decision to ban Australians from returning home from India or face time in jail.
Treasurer promises to delay painful cuts
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has promised no “sharp pivots” toward austerity measures in a Budget that will be pain free for most Australians.
Key number before wages will rise
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has revealed a new target in a pre-budget speech, sparking a shift in the government’s economic approach.
‘Serious consequences’: China hits back
Chinese state-owned media is warning Australia’s move to scrap Victoria’s Belt and Road deal could lead to a ‘potential trade conflict’.
Peacock a ‘political great’: Frydenberg
Tributes are flowing for former Liberal leader Andrew Peacock who served 28 years in federal parliament.
Dire warning over border closures
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has issued a stern warning to the states over future border closures, saying the effect would be ‘immense’.
Treasurer quizzed about toxic Parliament
Josh Frydenberg faced a grilling from Leigh Sales about the Brittany Higgins and Christian Porter allegations that have rocked Canberra.
‘Petty’: Frydenberg slams Palaszczuk
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has been accused of ‘grandstanding and petty politicking’ as a spat over JobKeeper erupts.
One month to economic carnage
The clock is ticking until Australians will have to face the reality of what the pandemic has done to our economy. Here’s how it could play out.
Fear young Aussies have that’s ‘unfounded’
Young Australians have a major concern about what will happen before they retire which is ‘unfounded’, the Treasurer says.
When Facebook news ban will end
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has revealed when Facebook will end its controversial ban on news for Australian users.
Aussie Facebook showdown: Tech giant lifts news ban
After multiple calls with Mark Zuckerberg, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has got Facebook to lift its ban on news.
‘Dummy spit’: Facebook boss slammed
Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg has been called a ‘dummy-spitting, out of touch CEO’ after the tech giant blocked news content for Australian users.
Government vows to make Facebook pay
A furious Josh Frydenberg has insisted the Australian government will stick to its guns, and won’t cave under Facebook’s bullying tactics.
Winner declared in Google stoush
The government is claiming victory in its fight with tech giants over news content after Google reportedly struck a $30m deal with Nine.
Breakthrough in Google fight
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says there’s been some developments to make the tech giants pay for news content in Australia.
Frydenberg takes swipe at Palaszczuk
Annastacia Palaszczuk says thousands of tourism businesses are at risk if JobKeeper is not extended. But Josh Frydenberg has a message for her.
When to expect COVID jab in Australia
Josh Frydenberg has insisted that Australia’s vaccine rollout is still on track, despite tensions heating up over shortages in Europe.
Treasurer rips into Google
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has taken aim at Google after the multibillion-dollar tech giant threatened to pull its search engine from Australia.
‘Pay up’: Treasurer’s message to Google
The Treasurer has warned Google to pay up for content after the tech giant admitted blocking Australians from accessing news sites.
‘Discriminatory’: China hits back
China has hit out over a blocked takeover bid as new documents show Washington took lessons from Canberra over how to handle Beijing.
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