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Premier blasts nuclear plan as renewable appeals curbed

Premier blasts nuclear plan as renewable appeals curbed

The Victorian government has moved to stop the not-in-my-backyard movement and other opponents from stalling renewable energy projects with tribunal appeals.

NSW 'won't rest' until it receives fair federal share

NSW 'won't rest' until it receives fair federal share

NSW 'won't rest' until it receives fair federal share

NSW 'won't rest' until it receives fair federal share

NSW will be the last state standing in talks with the Commonwealth for more funding for health and education after a GST shock, its treasurer says.

NSW loses $1.65 billion in GST revenue carve-up

NSW loses $1.65 billion in GST revenue carve-up

NSW loses $1.65 billion in GST revenue carve-up

NSW loses $1.65 billion in GST revenue carve-up

NSW will be $1.65 billion worse off after its share of GST revenue was slashed from 92.4 per cent to 86.7 per cent - the largest single-year drop in 24 years.

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NSW, Queensland biggest losers in 'absurd' GST carve-up

NSW, Queensland biggest losers in 'absurd' GST carve-up

Victoria and Western Australia are multi-billion-dollar winners in the latest carve-up of the Goods and Services Tax , which NSW has slammed as "absurd".

Level crossing pledge 'sacrificed' as budget woes bite

Level crossing pledge 'sacrificed' as budget woes bite

The Victorian government has trumpeted its signature level crossing removal program since coming to power - but it is facing delays on a future commitment.

Probe into COVID 'cooker culture' driving up road toll

Probe into COVID 'cooker culture' driving up road toll

A small but dangerous group of drivers could be disproportionately causing crashes as they disregard safety in pursuit of civil liberty, a NSW minister says.

Kids in hotel care cut, staffing and info gaps linger

Kids in hotel care cut, staffing and info gaps linger

NSW has fewer children under protection living in hotels, but workers are fleeing, while outsourced providers have been reporting inaccurate information.

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'Novel' claim to have GST money cover Qld debt to NSW

'Novel' claim to have GST money cover Qld debt to NSW

'Novel' claim to have GST money cover Qld debt to NSW

'Novel' claim to have GST money cover Qld debt to NSW

NSW has threatened to withhold funding from Queensland if the state does not pay outstanding bills for COVID-19 hotel quarantine measures.

First homebuyer shared equity scheme clears lower house

First homebuyer shared equity scheme clears lower house

First homebuyer shared equity scheme clears lower house

First homebuyer shared equity scheme clears lower house

A shared equity scheme allowing first homebuyers to buy a property with a two per cent deposit has passed the House of Representatives.

'Hundreds of millions' to flow to states for basin deal

'Hundreds of millions' to flow to states for basin deal

'Hundreds of millions' to flow to states for basin deal

'Hundreds of millions' to flow to states for basin deal

The Commonwealth will soon deliver large cheques to improve the health of the Murray-Darling Basin as one state sets its sights on private irrigators.

Aussies to keep more of what they earn as tax cuts pass

Aussies to keep more of what they earn as tax cuts pass

Aussies to keep more of what they earn as tax cuts pass

Aussies to keep more of what they earn as tax cuts pass

Low and middle income earners are guaranteed bigger tax cuts after changes championed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cleared federal parliament.

Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

Tax brawl firms up as parties push for more relief

The coalition has flagged a tax policy that would let people keep more of what they earn if elected as it prepares to support Labor's revamped reforms.

Axing stamp duty would leave '$30b hole' in budget

Axing stamp duty would leave '$30b hole' in budget

Axing stamp duty would leave '$30b hole' in budget

Axing stamp duty would leave '$30b hole' in budget

Treasurer Tim Pallas isn't ruling out changes to Victoria's tax regime ahead of the budget but warns axing stamp duty would plunge the state further into debt.

Tasmanian Libs pitch 'Airbnb levy' to slash stamp duty

Tasmanian Libs pitch 'Airbnb levy' to slash stamp duty

Tasmanian Libs pitch 'Airbnb levy' to slash stamp duty

Tasmanian Libs pitch 'Airbnb levy' to slash stamp duty

A levy on short-stay platform users would partially fund the waiving of stamp duty for some Tasmanian first-home buyers, under a Liberals re-election pitch.

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Star casino to keep jobs after NSW govt intervenes

Casino operator Star Entertainment will maintain 3000 jobs at its Sydney casino until at least 2030 following an agreement with the NSW government.

Property investors won't lose tax deductions: Treasurer

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says property investors will continue to enjoy their tax breaks, while ruling out the prospect of changes to negative gearing.

Demand for Vic budget to plug health funding holes

The Victorian government must address soaring WorkCover premiums and wage rises outpacing indexation so public healthcare doesn't worsen, a peak body says.

Tax cuts all but assured as coalition backs changes

Households struggling with living costs can breathe a sigh of relief, with the coalition agreeing to back Anthony Albanese's reworked tax cuts.

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Dutton signals support for Labor's changes to tax cuts

Australians in need of greater assistance are soon expected to get some relief, with signs the coalition is unlikely to oppose reworked tax cuts.

Tax talk turns negative as Labor gears for relief

Changes to tax cuts that increase the returns of lower to middle-income earners have spurred speculation about whether negative gearing changes are next.

Labor luminary and longest-serving NSW treasurer dies

Michael Egan, who held the purse strings in NSW longer than anyone else and paved a controversial path to privatisation of public assets, has died aged 75.

Alarm sounded over long-term effects of tax cuts

Concerns are being raised new tax cuts will put a dent in the pocket of Australians in the long-term as the issue of bracket creep remains.

Land tax changes to recoup $1b more from Victorians

An increase in land tax for more Victorians is expected to raise $1 billion more than previously projected, according to the independent budget office.

Plug pulled on EV rebate as tax take swells SA coffers

Higher payroll tax and stamp duty revenue will propel the South Australian government to successive budget surpluses, despite fears its GST share will be cut.

Higher tax payments help SA to first post-COVID surplus

South Australia is back in black by $41 million, but growing operating expenses have resulted in a lower surplus than expected.

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