‘Fooled around’: Toowoomba mayor, Groom MP react to federal budget
Mayor Paul Antonio and Groom MP Garth Hamilton have responded to the federal government’s budget, with both holding concerns about the future of two major Toowoomba projects.
Federal Budget
$12.9m to improve aged care food
Aussie dietitians have labelled a key element of the federal budget as the “start of the end of malnutrition in aged care”. See why and what else is afoot for the sector.
Tax cuts for hybrid cars dumped
An attractive fringe benefits tax exemption for green machines has helped drive sales of electric and plug-in hybrid cars – but that’s about to change. See how.
$3bn hit on smokers: Rollies now in firing line
A loophole for loose-leaf tobacco will be closed with roll-your-own smokes to be taxed the same as ready-made cigarettes.
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Pyne: Galling to claim Budget dudded SA
FEDERAL Minister Christopher Pyne has lashed the State Government for not bothering “to submit a proper business case” for one single project amid anger over lack of infrastructure spending for SA in the Budget.
Medicare levy rise: How much you’ll pay
THE average working family on $120,000 a year will lose another $600 when the Turnbull Government jacks up the Medicare levy from 2019. See how much you will pay.
What happened to Snowy Hydro?
SNOWY Hydro 2.0 was announced with much fanfare this year as a solution to Australia’s energy woes but last night’s Budget didn’t put aside any money for it.
Why this Budget is actually great
DON’T be fooled by naysayers, the 2017 Budget really did deliver for all of us. And for that you can thank the average Australian.
$35 million threat to tourism jobs
TOURISM industry leaders have warned the Budget could put jobs at risk if funding cuts and visa fee hikes result in a downturn of international visitors.
Labor to oppose repair levy axe
LABOR will oppose the Turnbull Government’s plan to scrap the budget repair levy, arguing it is a tax cut for the rich when the Medicare levy is rising for every Australian.
Defiant banks set to pass on $6.2bn levy
AUSTRALIA’S big banks are threatening to pass on a $6.2 billion tax bill to their customers and shareholders.
PM slams dole drug test critics
PRIME Minister Malcolm Turnbull will stare down welfare advocates critical of the government’s plan to drug test some new dole recipients, labelling an attack on the budget proposal “disappointing”.
Govt under pressure to use Whyalla steel
LABOR, the Nick Xenophon Team and the Greens have combined to demand the Federal Government ensure that Whyalla steel is used to construct the planned Melbourne-to-Brisbane inland railway.
The Budget’s winners and losers
BETTER childcare rebates make working parents with toddlers winners, while lower and middle income families with school kids face cuts. HOW DO YOU COMPARE?
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