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NZ Labour apes Albo's Labor with 'Medicard' policy

NZ Labour apes Albo's Labor with 'Medicard' policy

Australia's Medicare card would have a Kiwi equivalent if NZ Labour wins office, after a major policy play by Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins.

Young Australians told not to fret lower super balances

Young Australians told not to fret lower super balances

Young Australians told not to fret lower super balances

Young Australians told not to fret lower super balances

The median super balance for Australians aged 65-69 is $208,143, below recommended benchmarks to live comfortably in retirement.

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

The independent MPs who will decide the fate of the Hobart waterfront stadium say they are aware of the "generationally" significant call they will soon make.

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Super payout warning over cosmetic medical treatments

Super payout warning over cosmetic medical treatments

Business models promoting early super draw-downs for expensive or unnecessary medical treatments need to be stamped out, the tax office says.

Accountants, ombudsman lash tax office service

Accountants, ombudsman lash tax office service

The ATO has declined a Tax Ombudsman suggestion to re-route calls from accountants to experienced staff as pressures mount between tax agents and the agency.

Taxpayers slugged $30k for ministerial Foxtel bill

Taxpayers slugged $30k for ministerial Foxtel bill

TV and online subscriptions for ministers cost taxpayers almost $30,000 in a year, which the opposition says is a bad look in a cost-of-living crisis.

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge

Trump uses government shutdown to dole out revenge

President Donald Trump is mulling “temporary or permanent” spending cuts that could set up a lose-lose dynamic for Democratic politicians.

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Funds freezed for Democratic states in US shutdown slap

Funds freezed for Democratic states in US shutdown slap

Funds freezed for Democratic states in US shutdown slap

Funds freezed for Democratic states in US shutdown slap

Moves make clear President Donald Trump would carry out his threat to take advantage of a government shutdown to punish political opponents and extend control.

Trump warns of deep cuts in scramble to avoid shutdown

Trump warns of deep cuts in scramble to avoid shutdown

Trump warns of deep cuts in scramble to avoid shutdown

Trump warns of deep cuts in scramble to avoid shutdown

Alarm bells are ringing among Democrats as President Donald Trump threatens deep cuts to their favoured programs if government funding is allowed to expire.

AI deployed to flush out business conspiracies

AI deployed to flush out business conspiracies

AI deployed to flush out business conspiracies

AI deployed to flush out business conspiracies

Companies teaming up when bidding for more than $42 billion worth of public work have been warned as the consumer watchdog sets AI on collusive behaviour.

West versus rest as fresh stoush brews over GST spoils

West versus rest as fresh stoush brews over GST spoils

West versus rest as fresh stoush brews over GST spoils

West versus rest as fresh stoush brews over GST spoils

A review of a contentious carve-up has reignited debate over the fairness of one state getting more GST revenue under a special deal with a previous government.

Liberals off the hook for cow poo conspiracy

Liberals off the hook for cow poo conspiracy

Liberals off the hook for cow poo conspiracy

Liberals off the hook for cow poo conspiracy

Liberal MPs who landed in the poo after being accused of conspiring to help dump a gift box full of cow manure to a state premier's office, are off the hook.

Creative types say give us a tax break, for art's sake

Creative types say give us a tax break, for art's sake

Creative types say give us a tax break, for art's sake

Creative types say give us a tax break, for art's sake

Tax breaks on concert tickets and subsidies for printing books in Australia are among suggestions to lift the struggling arts sector from the fiscal doldrums.

Coal mine's generous diesel tax credits a fresh target

Coal mine's generous diesel tax credits a fresh target

Coal mine's generous diesel tax credits a fresh target

Coal mine's generous diesel tax credits a fresh target

A single coal mine could be in line for $44 million in fuel tax credits each year - money environmental campaigners would rather see in government coffers.

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Electric road fees push sparks-up to plug fuel tax gap

EV users are closer to paying road maintenance fees as the nation's treasurers meet to work out a way to fund a shortfall of drivers paying less excise on fuel.

'No-brainer' to end negative gearing on holiday rentals

A group of crossbenchers and Labor parliamentarians have heard ending negative gearing on short-stay rentals would boost housing affordability and the budget.

'It's crunch time': productivity puzzle must be solved

Australia must cut unnecessary red tape and boost business investment if young people are to be better off than their parents, the productivity chief says.

Productivity to dominate agenda as symposium begins

After weeks of build up, arguably the biggest event of Australia's economic calendar is set to begin as the government seeks answers to withered productivity.

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Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform

Jim Chalmers' economic roundtable will likely present some low-hanging fruit around regulation but hefty tax reform will be more challenging for him to grasp.

Folbigg review push as $2m 'plucked out of the air'

Mystery surrounds the calculation of a $2 million offer to compensate Kathleen Folbigg for 20 years of wrongful imprisonment, prompting calls for more scrutiny.

'Not right': Australia urged to wind back tax breaks

Reforms to Australia's tax system have been politically risky, but without urgent action, home ownership could be out of reach for the nation's workers.

Creators trying to make 'wage slaves' care about tax

Content creators have mingled with economists at a tax roundtable at Parliament House hosted by teal MP Allegra Spender to get the message to a new audience.

Australia urges economic engagement amid uncertainty

As volatility and uncertainty become a global norm, the treasurer has stressed the importance of collaboration ahead of his meetings with world leaders.

Home truths on housing target in leaked Treasury advice

Leaked advice on the government's new home target has failed to ruffle the treasurer, who says having an ambitious goal is better than building too few homes.

'Cruel' Trump move to shake Aussies' trust in US

Donald Trump's controversial bill, which would slash health programs and fund tax cuts, could prompt already sceptical Australians to further question US ties.

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