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The delay to aged care reforms from July to November will cost the budget almost $1 billion.

Labor delays start date for aged care changes, costing budget $1 billion

The delay will add to a growing backlog of reforms for Labor, which is also yet to ink a five-year hospital funding deal and new disability system with the states.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Wednesday.

Coalition shuts down deal on super tax, accusing Chalmers of ‘shooting the messenger’

Since Labor’s election win, criticism has grown of the government’s attempt to raise the tax on superannuation balances above $3 million.

  • Paul Sakkal and Shane Wright
Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock.

Is the RBA a glass-half-full type of place? Its next rate decision will tell us

The national economy grew by a less-than-expected 0.2 per cent in the first three months of the year. At face value, the figure would seem to strengthen the case for a rate cut.

  • Shane Wright and Millie Muroi
Andrew Leigh, newly appointed assistant minister for productivity.

‘Too hard to build’: Albanese government slams local councils over housing shortfall

Top-heavy universities and an embattled council have been singled out as the government promises to improve Australians’ quality of life.

  • Millie Muroi
All states and territories will review their alcohol laws as part of national cabinet’s response to the domestic violence crisis.

‘How do they sleep at night?’ Allan and Minns governments, experts demand Albanese fix GST

The cost blowout stemming from Malcolm Turnbull and Scott Morrison’s special GST deal for WA is now the federal budget’s biggest and comparable only with the NDIS.

  • Paul Sakkal and Shane Wright
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher and Treasurer Jim Chalmers have said they will prioritise responsible economic management.

Budget $5 billion better off thanks to bigger tax scoop

The budget remains in deficit, but documents released on Friday showed an improvement as Australians paid more tax.

  • Millie Muroi
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The tax change will only affect about one in 200 Australians, but the impact could be bigger over time.

Wealthy people are already preparing for the new super tax. Here’s how

Those with super balances over $3 million are starting to rethink their strategies. Some are already pulling money out to help their kids.

  • Millie Muroi
National Farmers Federation president David Jochinke. His property is located at Murra Warra, north of Horsham in Victoria 

Farmers fear big tax bills could force them to sell off their land

Rural land values have exploded in recent years, but that won’t help farmers pay their bills under the new tax on superannuation earnings.

  • Mike Foley
Greens leader Larissa Waters.

Greens to push for super tax indexation

On Friday, Waters said the Greens partyroom would discuss the policy and likely advocate a similar position to the one before the election.

  • Olivia Ireland
The true extent of Anthony Albanese’s victory will be tested by Jim Chalmers’ proposed superannuation changes.

What you need to know about Labor’s new super tax

The system applies to one in 200 taxpayers now, but could affect many more in years to come. Here are the key issues and how the change affects you.

  • Millie Muroi

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