‘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.
Federal Budget
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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Jobs, tax cuts, petrol: Why budget is a working class plan
Federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg has launched a surgical strike on the cost of living, using his election year budget to target voter pain points.
10 million to score one-off $1500 bonus
More than 10 million working Australians will score a one-off bonus leaving them $1500 better off in an election sweetener.
Teaching our kids consent: $19m cash splash
Forget reading and writing. Students are set to be taught all about respect and consent as part of a $19 million push in Australian classrooms.
Bug sweeps, safe phones to help DV victims
Millions of dollars will be used to help domestic violence victim-survivors stay safe in their own homes including security upgrades like cameras, bug sweeps and safe phones.
Budget’s MAFS moment: Revenge porn targeted
Nude photo scandals like those aired on MAFS will be the target of a new $3m pilot program tracking ‘revenge porn’ on social media.
Why this year’s budget is nothing but a honeytrap
The 2022 federal budget is a campaign carpet bomb, a vote heist and a poison pill all rolled into one political weapon of mass attraction.
Budget winners and losers revealed
The Morrison government has unveiled its pre-election budget. Here’s who has come out on top, and who’s missed out.
Budget delivers dying mum her final wish
Against all the odds Sydney mum Alison Day will get to celebrate her daughter’s 12th birthday — and thanks to her dying wish many more Australian women battling aggressive breast cancer might make new milestones as well.
Treasurer’s $500m housing sweetner may not be enough
Call it Josh Frydenberg’s solution to Australia’s housing crisis. But will it be enough to make a real difference?
SA misses out in $7.1bn regional spending spree
The federal government is splashing more than $7bn into rural areas across the country – but regional South Australians won’t see a cent. Here’s why.
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