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LNP attacks consultants, vows public service changes

LNP attacks consultants, vows public service changes

Queensland's opposition leader has vowed to empower the public service and end the government's "obsession" with consultants as he made the LNP's budget reply.

Steep rate rises cleared for NSW councils

Steep rate rises cleared for NSW councils

Steep rate rises cleared for NSW councils

Steep rate rises cleared for NSW councils

Some NSW councils will be able to increase rates this year by more than a third as many local governments struggle with financial pressures.

Local council loses High Court bid over GST

Local council loses High Court bid over GST

Local council loses High Court bid over GST

Local council loses High Court bid over GST

A council headed by an ex-Howard government minister has lost a High Court bid to have "notional GST" paid by local government bodies declared unconstitutional.

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Qld leads the way as state basks in budget surplus

Qld leads the way as state basks in budget surplus

Australian states and territories are being urged to follow Queensland's lead as the state basks in a historic $12.3 billion budget surplus.

Coal royalties fuel cost of living relief in Qld budget

Coal royalties fuel cost of living relief in Qld budget

Soaring coal and gas prices have helped fuel a record surplus of $12.3 billion in Queensland, to be largely channelled into relieving pressure on living costs.

Treasurer tells miners to respect those doing in tough

Treasurer tells miners to respect those doing in tough

The mining lobby should "show some respect" to people doing it tough and not complain about paying a little more tax, Queensland's treasurer says.

Qld budget to fund 500 social homes by mid-2025

Qld budget to fund 500 social homes by mid-2025

Queensland's budget will include over $320 million for social homes with the government saying it's "pulling every lever" to address the housing shortage.

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Banks warned against interest rate buffer exceptions

Banks warned against interest rate buffer exceptions

Banks warned against interest rate buffer exceptions

Banks warned against interest rate buffer exceptions

The financial watchdog has urged banks to stick to minimum serviceability standards at a time of rising interest rates and red-hot inflation.

Budget boost for Qld regional maternity services

Budget boost for Qld regional maternity services

Budget boost for Qld regional maternity services

Budget boost for Qld regional maternity services

Maternity services in regional Queensland will be bolstered with a $42 million investment in the state budget to be handed down next week.

Schools ramp up pressure on Vic government to dump tax

Schools ramp up pressure on Vic government to dump tax

Schools ramp up pressure on Vic government to dump tax

Schools ramp up pressure on Vic government to dump tax

Pressure is mounting on the Victorian government to dump a proposed tax on "high-fee" Victorian private schools, despite vowing to raise the threshold.

Vic-owned renewables to be one-fifth of state's power

Vic-owned renewables to be one-fifth of state's power

Vic-owned renewables to be one-fifth of state's power

Vic-owned renewables to be one-fifth of state's power

Victoria's resurrected energy commission will account for about one-fifth of new generation by 2035, raising questions whether it will help reduce power bills.

Porter Davis collapse to hike Vic building insurance

Porter Davis collapse to hike Vic building insurance

Porter Davis collapse to hike Vic building insurance

Porter Davis collapse to hike Vic building insurance

The collapse of Porter Davis and last year's floods have fuelled a rise in Victorian domestic building insurance claims and will lead to a premium hike.

More family help in upcoming SA budget

More family help in upcoming SA budget

More family help in upcoming SA budget

More family help in upcoming SA budget

The South Australian government says families will get more assistance in the upcoming state budget.

Fewer private schools to lose Vic payroll tax exemption

Fewer private schools to lose Vic payroll tax exemption

Fewer private schools to lose Vic payroll tax exemption

Fewer private schools to lose Vic payroll tax exemption

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has used a parliamentary hearing to announce some of the state's private schools will remain exempt from payroll tax.

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Religious schools lobby to ditch new Vic payroll tax

Victorian government MPs have been warned the removal of the payroll tax exemption for about 110 private schools will lead to higher student fees.

New first-home buyer grants in NSW a step closer

Increased tax breaks for first-home buyers in NSW have passed parliament's lower house after the opposition tried to retain its choice-focused reforms.

Vic Libs stop short of promising to repeal COVID taxes

The Victorian coalition will oppose COVID-19 debt levies on businesses and landlords but have only promised to repeal a payroll tax change for schools.

Tasmania's surplus delayed and stadium costs could rise

Tasmania's expected budget surplus has been pushed back, with net debt forecast to grow to almost $5.6 billion within the next four years.

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Debt-hit Victoria must press on with big build: Andrews

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has pushed back on suggestions his government should have cut spending on major projects to tame record debt.

NSW government tightens rules to curb pork barrelling

The culture of pork barrelling could be on the way out as NSW laws are tightened to ensure taxpayer-funded grants are transparent and handed out ethically.

Treasurer flags rent cap amid 'tough' Vic budget sell

Treasurer Tim Pallas has faced the business community to sell his "tough" Victorian budget amid concerns a land tax levy will further inflame the rental crisis.

Businesses, landlords slugged to claw back Vic debt

A tax will be levied on big business and landlords under a $31.5 billion state budget plan but there are fears it will flow through to ordinary Victorians.

Victoria swings axe to fell native logging industry

The Victorian government will phase out native timber logging in 2024 and has announced a transition package in the state budget.

Native logging ban decision divides Victorians

The Victorian government's decision to end native logging in the state next year has been welcomed by environment groups, but slammed by the industry.

Vow to spare Victorian families COVID debt budget bill

Victorians are bracing for bad news as the state government prepares to hand down its 2023/24 budget, which is expected to tackle record debt.

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