Maiden: Punch-drunk Albo stumbles onto the greatest trick
It almost looks like Anthony Albanese could have channelled Muhammad Ali’s most famous moment on purpose, writes Samantha Maiden.
Federal Budget
Labor rushes through $5-a-week tax cuts
Labor has passed its $5-a-week tax cut plan, forcing the Coalition to vote against the cost-of-living relief it has already labelled as a “cruel hoax”.
Bolt: Federal Treasurer the voice of little authority
Australians are getting poorer but our Treasurer speaks with such certainty that many voters probably reckon he must really know his stuff. His National Press Club appearance, however, exposed how clueless he really is.
Chalmers budget unlikely to sway RBA
Cost of living relief and a modest tax cut are unlikely to slow the RBA’s progress on cutting rates, according to analysts.
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Your Federal budget 5-minute guide
As Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares Australia for the future, he has offered two tax cuts and cost of living sweeteners to voters. But there are grim warnings. Here’s how the budget affects you.
‘Dumb trifecta’: Expert absolutely unleashes
Australia is losing billions, fuelling rampant crime and damaging our health because of one “dumb” decision, a leading economic expert has warned.
‘It’s downright weird’: Deep flaw with budget
The government’s newly announced tax cuts are already being called too small. But that’s not the weirdest thing about them.
‘Absurd’ tax break Aussies are sick of
This year, taxpayers will foot a $49 billion bill to support largely wealthy Aussies – an “absurd” expense that makes ordinary people’s lives tougher.
Budget winners and losers revealed
From a promise to slash HECS debt to a surprise tax cut for all working Aussies. Here’s how Labor’s pre-election budget pitch will affect you.
Why SA is the forgotten state in this pre-election budget
The Whyalla rescue was always going to soak up a chunk of SA’s pre-election budget but spending for the rest of the state is looking strikingly sparse, writes Paul Starick. Here’s why.
Mega investor defends tax perk billions
A prominent real estate investor who owns 21 properties worth $35 million says ditching generous perks for landlords would see Australia crumble.
$10,000 cash perk for tradies on offer
If the government hopes to meet its goal of building 1.2 million new homes, it needs a heap of new tradies – so it’s splashing some cash.
Budget’s cash for ketamine and pandas
Within the several hundred pages of the budget are spending commitments for a host of items you probably won’t hear about – like giant pandas.
Tradie cost blowout as Olympic race starts, Alfred chaos bites
Construction costs are expected to rise in South East Queensland just as the state readies to put shovels in the ground for the 2032 Games.
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