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Albo backs landlord tax break

Anthony Albanese has hosed down suggestions Labor will curtail tax breaks for Australians who own investment properties — at least before the next election.The Prime Minister attempted to shut down debate within the party over its housing…

Twist in uproar over ‘dole bludger’ couple

A Sunshine Coast dad who sparked backlash for claiming he did not have the “energy” to work full-time and preferred getting a “top-up” from Centrelink recently claimed that “no one makes a lifestyle choice” to go on Jobseeker.Prior to last…

Treasurer’s wild concession on tax cuts

Jim Chalmers has conceded wealthier Australians will benefit the most from the stage three tax cuts but suggested the policy will protect people on lower incomes from bracket creep.The Albanese government has not made any changes to the…

‘Divisive’: Jim hits back over migration

Jim Chalmers has accused Peter Dutton of playing divisive politics after the Opposition Leader aired concerns about the effect Australia’s short-term migration intake could have on the housing crisis.Speaking to reporters in Brisbane on…

New split emerges over Indigenous Voice

Politicians are split on whether the wording of the proposed constitutional amendment to enshrine the Indigenous Voice should be changed before the referendum.The parliamentary committee investigating the Voice to parliament and the…

700,000 migrants to raise rent prices

More than 700,000 people are expected to move to Australia by the end of next year, adding to the squeeze on the nation’s already very tight rental market.The Albanese government’s second budget handed down on Tuesday night is forecasting a…

What costs Australia $60m a day

Jim Chalmers is sweating over whether he will deliver a short-lived surplus when he hands down the federal budget next week. Despite a major improvement to the budget bottom line, the government is warning the interest bill for government…