‘Too lazy:’ Lambie slams PM over $300 rebate
Billions of dollars in cost-of-living assistance will flow to millions of Aussies after Tuesday’s budget, but allowing the rich to benefit has angered some.
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Bold plan to change Aussie workforce
In a bold plan to meet the looming skills demand, a record number of Australians will go into the workforce with one thing in common by 2050.
Jim’s dirty tax secret hiding in plain sight
Jim Chalmers is hiding a dirty secret in the budget so X-rated it’s not even available in a personal income tax cut sealed section.
Bikies, drugs and illegal tobacco imports targeted
Bikies and underworld figures involved in organised crime are being targeted to stop cocaine and ice, while illegal tobacco imports that have sparked firebombings are also being hit.
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Why you’ll get less back at tax time
More than 10 million Australians will get less back from the tax man this year, but the Treasurer has denied he used Easter as cover for the bad news.
Energy a major point in ‘trim’ budget
Australians hoping for a cash handout in the upcoming budget may be left disappointed as the Treasurer wants to hold back on one thing.
Why essential workers can’t find rentals
Fresh analysis has exposed a major problem affecting early childhood educators, nurses and other essential workers right across Australia amid an ongoing crisis.
Chalmers heads overseas for key meetings
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says key meetings in the US this week will help shape the government’s response to global economic issues in the May budget.
10 million Aussies hit with tax hike
More than 10 million Australians will be left feeling the pinch of an looming decision to scrap tax cuts, with many expected to lose up to $600 in refunds.
Treasurer’s grim budget warning to Aussies
Australians have been warned a grim new international economic forecast could play into the upcoming federal budget.
Small change a big difference for downsizers
Older couples rattling around houses far too big while younger families struggle for space… there may finally be a solution.
Boomer upside beckons for ‘downsizer’ scheme
A fresh bid to encourage older Australians to downsize their homes may work better this time round. Here’s why.
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