How Australia’s cartoonists saw the 2024 federal budget
The 2024 federal budget, handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, has stirred up many opinions. See how Australia’s best cartoonists reacted.
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Fresh fight looms on $14bn budget promise
Within hours of handing down its third budget, Labor’s bold Future Made in Australia Plan has been thrown into doubt.
Give us some relief: Why it ain’t easy being this Albanese
They may share a surname with the PM, but Joan and Nathaniel Albanese are anything but sure bets to vote for an Anthony Albanese-led Labor. Here’s what they want fixed.
Huge risk in Chalmers’ cash splash
Amid concerns that the Albanese government’s third budget will be inflationary, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will pour billions more into the economy.
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Bid to solve $3.1b problem plaguing Aussies
The government is eyeing SMS scammers and has introduced a new scheme stripping them of one important weapon they use to target Aussie victims.
Tax cuts to dominate first sitting day
Parliament will resume on Tuesday for the first sitting day of the year, with the government’s contentious changes to the stage 3 tax cuts set to dominate the week.
Real architects of tax cut overhaul revealed
Anthony Albanese has been slated for breaking a promise over the stage 3 tax cuts, but the changes weren’t Labor’s idea, it’s been revealed.
Fresh price hike for booze
Aussies are set to face price hikes in pubs, clubs and bottle shops across the country after a rise in alcohol taxes.
Biggest loser in Albo’s tax shakeup
With the first parliamentary sitting week of the year set to be dominated by tax, a new report lays bare the biggest loser in the shakeup.
Biggest loser in Albo’s tax shakeup
With the first parliamentary sitting week of the year set to be dominated by tax, a new report lays bare the biggest loser in the shakeup.
‘Money they don’t need’: Greens’ tax threat
The Prime Minister could be forced to slash tax cuts even further for one group of Aussies if he’s to get the controversial policy over the line.
PM leaves open talks with Greens on tax cuts
Anthony Albanese has not ruled out negotiating with the Greens to get his overhaul of the state 3 tax cuts passed through parliament.
Customer’s brutal response to Aus Day move
Aussies have said they will ‘think twice’ before shopping at one major shopping chain, after its decision to no longer stock Australia Day Merchandise.
Rates warning over stage-three tax cuts
The tax cuts, which are set to come into effect from July 1, could have major implications for the timing of rate cuts, economists have warned.
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