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Don’t be fooled. Ever-higher defence spending means ever-higher taxes

We’re spending about $56 billion a year on defence and that’s going to rise sharply, no matter who’s in power. Does anyone really think this won’t lead to income tax hikes?

  • Ross Gittins

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Opposition leader Peter Dutton and senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price visited a Darwin shopping centre, lured by the chance of a win in the seat of Solomon.

Dutton eyes better budget but will require cuts in homes and power

Whoever wins on Saturday faces budget deficits as far as the eye can see. Peter Dutton faces tough choices to meet his promises and cut spending.

  • Shane Wright
Bracket creep is a villain which allows whoever is in government to play the hero.

Dutton almost had a good policy. Here’s why he probably chickened out

Have you ever noticed politicians are always announcing tax cuts, but never tax increases?

  • Millie Muroi
A new decision by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal has eased the burden on those claiming travel allowances on their tax returns.

Travel for work? Your tax time may have just gotten easier

A new decision by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal has eased the burden on those claiming travel allowances on their tax returns.

  • Julia Hartman
Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton.

Voters back Albanese over Dutton on tax and housing plans

Voters gave the government a narrow victory on key cost-of-living questions, despite the policies from both major parties being called a “dumpster fire of dumb stuff”.

  • David Crowe
Chalmers

Labor’s deficits aren’t that bad. But don’t let tax cuts distract you

The budget sweetener has doubled as a distraction from something the government would rather not talk about.

  • Millie Muroi
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Everything you need to know about the budget

The winners and losers, how it affects you and our top experts break down what the federal budget means.

The bidding war for the healthcare vote has reached $12 billion before the campaign has even begun.

Albanese and Dutton are bidding to buy your vote, with no regard for the price

Australians are about to be invited to an auction where Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton bid for votes with competing claims about personal tax cuts.

  • David Crowe
Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday.

Everything you need to know about the new tax cuts

Two 1 per cent tax cuts will form the core of the Albanese government’s offer to voters as it chases a second term in office. Here’s how they will work.

  • Millie Muroi and James Massola
Jim Chalmers has delivered his fourth Labor budget.

The budget explained in seven charts

Here are seven key budget charts that shed light on the nation’s finances, the economic outlook and what lies ahead.

  • Matt Wade and Craig Butt

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