Government will not promise net savings in budget update, even as rate rise looms
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says growing pressures on the federal budget mean the government cannot promise it will…
A safe bet Labor is in for a rough economic ride this Melbourne Cup Day
Forget the form guide. The closest thing to a sure bet this Melbourne Cup Day is another rate…
Calls for audit into Jim Chalmers, Anthony Albanese spending
A commission of audit into the nation’s finances is needed immediately to deal with high, inflationary government spending…
Peter Costello: Raising GST without income tax reform a ‘bad idea’
The architect of the GST, Peter Costello, says increasing the rate above 10 per cent without major income…
ATO complaints surge amid tax collection crackdown
Complaints from Australians being pursued by the tax office have skyrocketed in recent months as the ATO takes…
Jim Chalmers slammed over podcasts as rate hike looms
If you want an insight into how Chalmers has his priorities wrong, transcripts from seven long-form podcast interviews…
Coalition says cuts to climate, housing and more would save $31 billion
The spending cuts proposed by the opposition to date would save $31 billion over four years, according to…
Coalition costings: How Angus Taylor plans to fund income tax cuts
Angus Taylor has revealed the Coalition will more than offset the cost of its signature income tax cuts…
Coalition targets major retailers and government agencies in push to expand Australians’ right to pay with notes and coins
The Coalition will introduce a new bill to expand Australians’ ability to pay with cash, seeking to force…
‘Unclear who forms government’: Albanese loses two-party-preferred lead as One Nation remains ahead in primary vote
The Albanese government has lost its two-party-preferred lead for the first time since the 2025 federal election, with…
States revolt against Chalmers’ small business ‘siege’ tax changes
Jim Chalmers is facing a state revolt over his government’s “siege” on small businesses confronting trust changes, a…
Crisafulli attacks Chalmers over trust tax in State of State speech
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has escalated his attack on the federal government over its “unfair” tax changes after…