Minister defends slashing student debt
The Federal Government has defended its new student loan discounts amid accusations of the policy being “elitist” and attempting to buy votes amid high inflation levels.
Federal Budget
Election date clue in Albo’s big announcement
Australians may be closer to knowing when they are heading to the polls next year, after the Prime Minister appeared to drop a clue in a key policy call.
Albo’s $16bn cash boost vow for one group
One group of Australians could be $16 billion better off, as the Prime Minister gears up for the next federal election.
Dutton accused of housing plan copycat
Peter Dutton is facing allegations of being a copycat after unveiling a multi-billion dollar housing plan.
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7500 new jobs to ‘rebuild public service’
The Albanese Government has cut $1bn in outsourcing and committed to rebuilding the public service by creating thousands of new jobs, in the wake of several consultancy scandals.
‘Absolutely disgusting’: Aussies fire up over $468m NDIS budget
Australians are outraged after it was announced that millions of dollars will be spent in getting the NDIS back on its feet. See their reactions and have your say.
900 new public service jobs for AUKUS nuke subs
More than $100 million will be spent on preparing Australia for war, including the creation of new public service jobs to support the delivery of the new nuclear-powered submarines.
Your federal budget 5-minute guide
Millions of Aussies will welcome tax cuts, bill relief and frozen medicine prices. But others will feel pain with the cost of living blowing out. See what’s in the budget and how it affects you.
$9k worse off: Calculate how much tax you’ll get back
Some Australian households will be more than $9000 worse off when it comes to tax cuts | Use our interactive calculator
Beer, wine and spirits tax rakes in $8bn from drinkers
Alcohol excise is forecast to earn $2.6bn from beer, $3.6bn from spirits and $1.8bn from other alcohol, according to the federal budget.
$4250 super boost and child care pay rise
Working Aussie mums are set for a significant boost to their retirement nest egg, and child care workers are up for a raise as the government targets fraud.
‘Unfair tax handouts’: PM blasted over housing crisis
Critics say the federal budget has failed to “shift the dial” on the nation’s housing crisis and will only push up costs for the disadvantaged.
‘Nature short-changed’: Greenies unleash over budget
The government is being accused of having ‘paper policies’ when it comes to protecting nature.
PM refuses to rule out early election amid $300 energy rebate backlash
Anthony Albanese has refused to rule out Australian voters could be heading to the polls early, as Peter Dutton slams Jim Chalmers’ energy rebate for the wealthy.
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