Albo delivers $100m energy boost
The federal government will spend $100m on delivering energy upgrades and bill savings for vital community organisations.
Federal Budget
Men win big in $313b tax cut blow out
Blokes are the biggest winners under income tax cuts the PM will hand out next year, amid claims the cost is set to blow a hole in the budget.
‘Fair crack’: Shorten not looking for ‘arm wrestle’ over NDIS cash
Queensland needs to step up in helping people with disability but the major reboot of the NDIS isn’t “some sort of arm wrestle with the states”, Bill Shorten says.
Australians give their verdict on Labor budget
Australians have had their say on Jim Chalmers’ first full budget since the election in a new Newspoll. See results and have your say.
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Huge problem with first-home buyer scheme
I don’t need your vote, so I’ll tell it to you straight: avoid the government’s Home Guarantee Scheme. This is why, explains Barefoot Investor Scott Pape.
SA crime hub to take sting out of bikie underworld
The AFP is launching a specialist taskforce in Adelaide that will take on the criminal underworld, following the success of the global AN0M sting.
Tradie tax breaks, how apprentices can pocket $5k cash
Apprentices and the businesses that take them on will receive generous cash payments as the government tries to entice people into priority areas.
Tax breaks to fast-track small business changes
Small businesses are being incentivised to embrace digital transformation via bonus tax breaks and red tape cuts. See how your business is affected.
Drivers win big, beer lovers miss out: Pollies, industry react to 2022 Budget
Fallout from the 2022 Budget has forced the PM to defend the New Home Guarantee, while the Opposition attacked the “sincerity” of cost of living relief. See the reactions from industry figures, advocates and politicians.
Explained: ‘Dirty little secret’ about fuel excise cut
Slashing the fuel prices at the bowser will be welcomed by millions of motorists — but it comes at a cost.
Why Australia needs a ‘ShagKeeper’ payment
Aussie couples are being priced out of the housing market and the maternity ward as families shrink and our fertility rate plummets. Something needs to be done.
Inflation warning, interest rates pain
The budget includes more help for Australians trying to break into the property market – but doing so comes with considerable danger.
What the Budget means: Calculate your tax break
How much will you get out of this year’s budget? Use our interactive guide to see how much extra you’ll have in your pocket.
Green light for thousands of refugees
Following months of pressure, the federal government will allow thousands of extra refugees to come to Australia.
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