Why NDIS and child care fraudsters make my blood boil
We know the NDIS is rife with fraud, the taxpayer is losing at least a billion dollars a year there. Now child care has similar issues. Something must change, writes Julie Cross.
Federal Budget
‘Quick quiz’: Question Dutton can’t answer
Peter Dutton has stumbled on breakfast TV over his new migration policy, conceding he wasn’t able to answer a simple question.
Advocates call out budget imbalance
The Treasurer has been blasted for providing a budget that does not adequately support Australia’s poorest people amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
Dutton makes huge migration promise
The Coalition will ban foreign investors and drastically reduce migration numbers in a pre-election pitch that has accused Labor of being “disconnected” to everyday Australia.
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What costs Australia $60m per day
An eye-watering figure has been named as Australia’s biggest expense as the Treasurer sprints to the budget finish line.
How 20 minutes could save your life
A simple test that could save your life has been given a lifeline by the Health Minister in next week’s budget.
Huge cost of ‘historic’ pay rise for 250k Aussies
The federal government has gone “out of its way” to ensure more than 250,000 workers are paid thousands of dollars more each year.
Australia’s hidden $57.1bn blowout
Fresh analysis released right before the federal budget has revealed Australia will spend big in a controversial area.
Centrelink plan a ‘dangerous precedent’
An expert has weighed in on a reported proposal to increase JobSeeker payments only for Aussies aged over 55.
Why JobSeeker should be raised for all
The body representing Australians in poverty is concerned that the poorest will miss out in the budget.
Dutton: ‘Bring back work for the dole’
Amid a broader discussion about the future of JobSeeker payments, the Opposition Leader has called for the return of a controversial scheme – despite it still existing.
Huge changes coming to popular product
Shoppers may soon see major changes to how one product is sold across the country.
Huge changes coming to Jobseeker
A huge change is coming to the Jobseeker rate in next week’s federal budget after weeks of pressure on the government to increase it.
Shock sacrifice young Aussies will make
A new report released right before the federal budget is handed down has revealed young Australians are prepared to make one major sacrifice.
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