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Boost Juice Founder Warns Labor Budget Could Discourage Start-Ups
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his latest budget will boost innovation, but Australian businesspeople warn it could discourage investment.
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Daniel Andrews’ $134,000 Statue Triggers Public Outcry
Work on the statue is already underway, with installation details to be finalised closer to completion.
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National Socialist Network Banned Under Anti-Hate Laws in Australia
It is the second organisation to be banned under Australia’s new laws introduced following recent terror-related security reforms.
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8 Takeaways From One Nation’s Budget Reply
No more taxpayer-funded Welcome to Country, axing the Climate Change Department, and ‘income splitting’ to lower the tax burden for families.
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Prime Minister Sidesteps Question About Future Taxes on Family Home
Angus Taylor asked Anthony Albanese whether he would rule out changing his mind about taxing the family home, without receiving a direct answer.
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‘Possibly’: Musk on Launching SpaceX Starship in Australia
The billionaire’s response came after activist Drew Pavlou tagged him in a post listing international sites certified to meet U.S. ITAR requirements.
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‘They Come With Money’: Agent Says High Migration Will Smother Labor’s Housing Overhaul
‘If the [current renters] were in a position to borrow, they would buy already,’ says agent Saša Peci.
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Energy Body Supports Repeal of South Australia’s Fracking Ban
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says a former ban on fracking in the state’s south east was a ‘political’ move.
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Coles Misled Shoppers With ‘Down Down’ Discounts, Federal Court Finds
The judgment examined 14 promotions and found most were misleading, with the court suggesting alternative pricing methods may have avoided confusion.
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8 Takeaways From the Opposition Leader’s Official Budget Reply
The Liberal leader has pledged an overhaul of tax system and the ‘biggest’ cut to immigration in Australian history.
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Tax on Leaving Australia to Rise to $80
A family of four will pay $320 in departure taxes under the changes.
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Taylor Vows to Block Labor’s Negative Gearing and CGT Changes
We’re going to fight, even if it gets through the parliament. We’re going to make life hell for this government,' said Angus Taylor.
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Key Things to Know About Labor’s Overhaul to Negative Gearing, CGT
The treasurer says the overhaul is aimed at providing future tax relief for workers earning a salary compared to investors.
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One Nation Criticises Labor Budget for ‘Marxist, Socialist, Communist’ Direction
‘A budget basically that says … we’re going to strip wealth, we want to disperse wealth right across [society],’ said Pauline Hanson.
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Tasmanian Senator Tammy Tyrrell Switches to Labor Party
Former Jacqui Lambie Network senator says joining Labor gives her ‘a seat at the table’ to deliver more for Tasmania.
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Tax Changes Create $77 Billion War Chest for Future Pre-Election Tax Cuts
With a federal election scheduled for 2028, it opens the door for more tax cuts in coming years.
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Australian Opposition Proposes Restricting Welfare Access for Non-Citizens
Australia’s welfare bill is forecast to reach nearly $309 billion in 2026-27, accounting for 37.1 percent of the budget.
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Treasury Predicts Labor’s Tax Overhaul to Raise Rents by Less Than $2 a Week
Treasury says Labor’s policies will create more housing supply that will put downward pressure on rent.
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Budget Locks in NDIS Cuts as Labor Tries to Rein in $38 Billion in Costs
Some individual support packages now exceed $400,000 a year.
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Australia Winds Back EV Tax Breaks Amid $12.3 Billion Net Zero Pledge
The ‘free ride’ for electric vehicle incentives is nearing the end of the road.
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