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Latest news: State Budget and Tax
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.
Jun 08, 2023
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.
Jun 05, 2023
More family help in upcoming SA budget
The South Australian government says families will get more assistance in the upcoming state budget.
Jun 05, 2023
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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.
Jun 02, 2023
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.
Jun 01, 2023
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.
May 31, 2023
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.
May 30, 2023
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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.
May 25, 2023
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.
May 25, 2023
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.
May 25, 2023
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.
May 24, 2023
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.
May 23, 2023
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.
May 23, 2023
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.
May 23, 2023
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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.
May 22, 2023
Queensland floats universal 'free kindy' before budget
The Queensland government has floated making kindergarten free for all children as a cost-of-living-busting measure ahead of the upcoming state budget.
May 21, 2023
Vic projects worth billions could face budget chop
Victoria's independent Parliamentary Budget Office has identified 372 programs at risk of being cut in the state budget unless extended by Treasurer Tim Pallas.
May 21, 2023
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