‘Eye candy’: ‘Election’ budget slammed
Other than the Medicare investment, there is a general consensus the federal budget falls short and leaves a lot of Australians behind.
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‘Delulu’: Albo’s Gen-Z reply to tax cut fury
The Prime Minister has branded the opposition “delulu with no solulu” after scathing criticism of his government’s proposed income tax cuts.
Unexpected winners from federal budget
The furry creatures arrived in Australia in December and will enjoy a $15k lifestyle funded by the Commonwealth at their Adelaide Zoo home.
Dutton drops hint about bigger tax cut
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has hinted at a “significant” reveal in his budget reply that could involve even bigger tax cuts.
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Budget blowout funded by bracket creep
The budget’s bottom line is forecast to blow out by more than $20bn, funded largely by bracket creep in the coming years, economist warn.
Chalmers skirts key budget deficit question
Jim Chalmers declined to directly answer whether a total of forecasted $122.1bn in deficits will increase in the mid-year budget update set to be released on Wednesday.
$1.8 billion budget blow tipped
Australian treasurer Jim Chalmers says the budget will likely be blown out by billions in part due to funding this project.
RBA’s major Trump call after tariff spree
The Reserve Bank has made a major call on the potential impact of Donald Trump’s second presidency on the Australian economy.
Aussie shares slump on bank, tech rout
A sharp sell-off in banking and tech stocks pushed the Australian sharemarket into the red on Tuesday, even as the heavyweight mining sector soared.
Chart reveals why Australia is screwed
Australians are getting poorer and a leading economist has produced a simple chart that shows why.
Treasurer’s bombshell election claim
The Federal Treasurer has conceded there is a “possibility” Labor will be booted at the next election while tempering expectations of “big spending” in the mid-year budget update.
‘97 times’: Albo’s reminder of broken promise
As the federal election looms, Peter Dutton has used a three-year anniversary to attack Anthony Albanese over a broken promise.
Surprising state tops list for business
Australia’s leading business body has just ranked the best and worst states and territories for commerce and a surprising state has come out on top.
Aussie shares hit fresh record high
The Australian sharemarket cracked a fresh record high on Thursday on the back of a surge in the big banks and healthcare stocks.
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