Is this punch-drunk Albo’s knockout blow?
It almost looks like Anthony Albanese could have channelled Muhammad Ali’s most famous moment on purpose.
Federal Budget
Penbo: Albo’s tax trick races Dutton’s dumb ‘plan’ to a sad low
Remember when leaders like Bob Hawke or John Howard had the backbone to take on the real challenges facing Australia, writes David Penberthy.
Coalition vows to repeal Albo’s tax cuts
Anthony Albanese has signalled when he plans to call the federal election, as his extended tax cuts passed the Senate – but the Coalition has other ideas.
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”.
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Aged care nurse pay rises welcome but ‘not enough’
Aged care nurses will get another pay rise but the sector says, with the transition to the new Aged Care Act, providers need financial help too.
‘Unprecedented’: Childcare sector reacts to Labor’s sweeteners
Childcare advocates have welcomed Labor’s plans to build more childcare centres for those in need and to make it easier for parents to access cheaper childcare.
$175m to stop NDIS fraud as payments to drop
The Albanese Government has been under intense pressure to bring the cost of the disability insurance scheme under control. Here’s what’s afoot if Labor wins re-election.
‘Just disgusting’: Lambie rips into Labor’s energy rebate
Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has slammed the Albanese government for “giving tax cuts to rich people”, saying anyone who takes the $150 energy rebate is a welfare recipient.
Foreign buyers face two-year housing ban
The government is cracking down on foreign buyers purchasing existing homes as it was revealed only 45,000 houses out of a 1.2m target have been built.
Australia’s defence on collision course with Trump’s demands
Australia is on a collision course with US President Donald Trump, with the budget failing to significantly boost defence spending despite increasing threats from China.
‘Litany of risks’: Tariff war threatens Treasurer’s hopes
Labor is trying to put a positive spin on the Australian economy, but a closer read of the budget reveals a litany of risks to our growth.
‘Wrong direction’: Australia’s $1 trillion debt revealed
Leading economists have warned Australia’s latest debt figures should be a cause of concern, despite the government’ arguing the Budget was “in better shape”.
Winners and losers in the Federal budget
Every Federal budget has its share of winners and losers across Australia. See where you stand, vote and have your say.
$5-a-week tax cuts: Calculate how much you’ll get
These tax cuts won’t cover the thousands of dollars of extra tax paid by millions of workers where rising wages push people into higher tax brackets. Use our calculator to see what you’ll get.
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