New rules for those on JobSeeker
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he has a plan to get unemployed Aussies back to work. But it does require something from them.
Josh Frydenberg
Covering all things politics, we have the latest news and updates on former politician Josh Frydenberg.
Women screwed by new tax plan
Male workers will get double the tax cut cash that women will get under a new plan to bring forward tax relief in the wake of the pandemic.
How famous Melburnians are handling lockdown
On the back of the announcement that Melbourne’s stage four restrictions were continuing, Hamish McLachlan checked in with some of his well-known Melburnian mates to see how they’ve been coping with the news, and find out how they’re spending lockdown.
PM defends JobKeeper cut to Victoria
Vital economic support for more than one million Victorians will be slashed this month, just as the harsh stage four lockdown is extended.
Aus economy’s ‘unusual’ virus response
The Australian economic outlook is definitely “ugly” but how we’re dealing with the COVID recession is different to just about elsewhere due to one unique factor.
400,000 more jobs may go by Christmas
Thousands more Aussies are expected to lose their jobs by the end of the year as the country plunges further into the nation’s worst recession since WWII.
190 supermarket items slashed
The supermarket campaign that’s cutting the cost of almost 200 essential grocery items from toilet paper to pantry essentials.
How much you will save from tax cuts
The vast majority of Aussies will save $1080 through the tax changes but this quickly climbs to $2565 depending on your income.
‘Diabolical’: Grim warning for Aussie jobs
Australians have been warned to expect a long road ahead before the economic disaster turns around, as spats over JobKeeper flare up.
Border feud blows up over ‘cruel’ rules
The state border feud continues to escalate with Josh Frydenberg taking aim at how it is being managed.
Victorian virus response a ‘slow car crash’: Frydenberg
Victoria has been slammed for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, with federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg labelling it a “slow car crash” and panning the Andrews Government’s “litany of failures”. It comes as the state recorded 114 new coronavirus cases and 11 deaths.
Jacinda ditches Aussie bubble plan
Bad news, Australia. New Zealand’s dropped us as its first option for a travel bubble, with PM Jacinda Ardern confirming she’ll prioritise other nations first.
PM brings in $1500 disaster payment
The Prime Minister has announced a “disaster payment” for those who have been directed to isolate for 14 days by health officials.
Australia’s $850 billion debt bomb revealed
The Morrison Government was meant to unveil Australia’s long-awaited surplus this year. Instead Australia has recorded the biggest deficit in decades.
Government flags more money for Aussies
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has indicated there will be further income support for Australians as the Victorian lockdown hits the national economy.
‘Crazy’: Australia’s pandemic payday
We’re in recession but new figures show Aussies are 12 per cent richer than a year ago – and it’s all thanks to the government’s massive overcompensation.
Banks offer lifeline to struggling Aussies
D-Day for the housing market was looming in September with the end of key support schemes but a new announcement may soften that blow.
Staggering cost of new lockdown rules
Victoria’s second lockdown could cost $1 billion a week, risking the nation’s economic recovery, according to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.
500,000 Aussies wipe out super funds
Almost half a million Aussies have completely cleared out their superannuation accounts with demand for the government scheme outstripping expectations.
Aussies unwilling to return to work
Many have called for JobKeeper to be extended but a number of industries say there’s a lack of interest in the workforce.
The Aussies hit hardest by job losses
Australia’s unemployment figures for May were released today, painting a shocking picture for one generation hit by more than 300,000 job losses.
Australia has 20 days’ petrol left
THE government has launched an urgent fuel security review as the country’s reserves run dangerously low.
Frydenberg stands behind Abbott smackdown
ENERGY Minister Josh Frydenberg’s broadside at former PM Tony Abbott say him under attack from the most unlikely of places — but he’s told Miranda Live he stands by his call for unity.
Your power bill’s about to get cheaper
AUSTRALIANS should get some relief from high power prices soon, according to Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg.
Frydenberg slaps down rebel MPs
COAL power is going nowhere in Australia, Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg has declared — slapping down a group of Coalition MPs agitating for more coal-fired power — but the country does need to diversify if it’s to keep providing reliable energy, he’s warned.
$1m pumped into hydro studies as minister returns
ELECTRICITY customers to avoid lengthy delays in getting a new or replacement smart meter.
Shorten calls for citizenship audit
MALCOLM Turnbull has likened the dual citizenship scandal to a ‘witch hunt’ but Labor now says it will support ‘universal disclosure’ to sort out the mess.
Hallway spat: ‘I think you’re embarrassed’
TWO pollies got into an awkward stoush this morning in one of the corridors of Parliament House, trading barbs right in front of the watching cameras.
Waleed fires up on energy policy
THE outspoken host of The Project Waleed Aly turned on the energy minister after news of power bills soaring by $50 million.
Abbott criticism ‘only helping Shorten’
TONY Abbott has been given an unequivocal message from one of Malcolm Turnbull’s senior ministers to stop his ‘constant criticism’ of the Government.
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