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Opposition rules out deal on superannuation tax change

Opposition rules out deal on superannuation tax change

The coalition has signed off on opposing the government's proposal to increase taxes on super balances above $3 million, labelling it unfair.

Liberal premier in crosshairs, fresh election possible

Liberal premier in crosshairs, fresh election possible

Liberal premier in crosshairs, fresh election possible

Liberal premier in crosshairs, fresh election possible

A Liberal state could be heading for a fresh election, with its minority premier vowing to fight on in the face of a no-confidence motion he is set to lose.

Credit rating downgrade cost unknown for debt-hit state

Credit rating downgrade cost unknown for debt-hit state

Credit rating downgrade cost unknown for debt-hit state

Credit rating downgrade cost unknown for debt-hit state

No research has been done on how much interest repayments on spiralling state debt would soar from a possible credit rating downgrade.

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Jails funded as DV services stretched to breaking point

Jails funded as DV services stretched to breaking point

A $500 million spend after "years of neglect" will help victim-survivors of domestic violence but the sector says costs are still not being covered

Tax reprieve for farmers as drought declared statewide

Tax reprieve for farmers as drought declared statewide

Drought has taken root across an entire state, paving the way for all farmers to receive a brief discount from a controversially hiked tax.

Unions flag walk offs over 'Musk-like' saving measures

Unions flag walk offs over 'Musk-like' saving measures

Potential state government-owned business sales and public sector job cuts have earned the ire of peak union and social bodies.

Liberal debt to double, state companies face sell-off

Liberal debt to double, state companies face sell-off

A state government is hanging its hat on potential asset sales and a public sector "efficiency unit" as means to pay down ballooning budget debt.

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Stamp duty exemption plan reheated for first homebuyers

Stamp duty exemption plan reheated for first homebuyers

Stamp duty exemption plan reheated for first homebuyers

Stamp duty exemption plan reheated for first homebuyers

First homebuyers would be exempt from paying stamp duty on $1 million homes as a major party in one state tries to woo Millennials and Generation Z voters.

Cow manure delivery stunt lands MPs in steaming mess

Cow manure delivery stunt lands MPs in steaming mess

Cow manure delivery stunt lands MPs in steaming mess

Cow manure delivery stunt lands MPs in steaming mess

An opposition leader continues to refuse to condemn a cow manure stunt in state parliament, as two MPs are referred to a body that investigates misconduct.

Premier denies ticketless fares revamp is off the rails

Premier denies ticketless fares revamp is off the rails

Premier denies ticketless fares revamp is off the rails

Premier denies ticketless fares revamp is off the rails

A completion delay and cost blowout on ticketless public transport fares for commuters doesn't mean the overhaul has hit the skids, a premier insists.

Leader refuses to condemn Liberals' cow manure stunt

Leader refuses to condemn Liberals' cow manure stunt

Leader refuses to condemn Liberals' cow manure stunt

Leader refuses to condemn Liberals' cow manure stunt

Liberals are making no apologies to a state premier after a farmer dropped cow poo outside her parliament office amid a budget day protest.

Debt piles up as public service faces $3b budget cut

Debt piles up as public service faces $3b budget cut

Debt piles up as public service faces $3b budget cut

Debt piles up as public service faces $3b budget cut

Taxpayers are set to foot the bill as interest on debt eats a $29-million-a-day hole in a state budget, despite public service job cuts and higher tax revenue.

'Scrap the tax': angry firies, farmers shut down CBD

'Scrap the tax': angry firies, farmers shut down CBD

'Scrap the tax': angry firies, farmers shut down CBD

'Scrap the tax': angry firies, farmers shut down CBD

An expanded tax has united firefighters, farmers and home owners from across one state, with thousands descending on a parliament to protest against the move.

'Wafer-thin' budget surplus won't fix debt problem

'Wafer-thin' budget surplus won't fix debt problem

'Wafer-thin' budget surplus won't fix debt problem

'Wafer-thin' budget surplus won't fix debt problem

One unforeseen event would likely erode a state's long-awaited return to surplus, as its treasurer attempts to tame mounting debt in her first budget.

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Budget sweeteners roll on as debt cloud circles state

Public transport will become free for all children across one state in a major cost-of-living sweetener that will test its strained budget.

Credit watchers keep eagle eye on state budget debut

One state's taxpayers could soon be forking out $25 million a day in interest with credit rating agencies looking for fiscal discipline in the upcoming budget.

Firefighters go dark as contentious tax hike ticked off

Regional communities were left without local fire brigades as volunteers downed tools in an apparent protest to an incoming levy.

Emergency services levy set to pass after 'dirty deal'

A $2.1 billion emergency services levy has been altered after a state government buckled to widespread community backlash and crossbench demands.

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NT budget a 'missed chance' to tackle causes of crime

The ongoing mass incarceration of youth offenders in a crime-ridden territory will only fuel repeat offending, the opposition says.

Billion-dollar promise to fix crime woes in Top End

More prison beds and a crackdown on parents who don't send their kids to school are among a territory government's big-ticket budget promises.

Firefighters, farmers in 11th-hour bid to scuttle levy

Protesters have heaped fresh pressure on a state premier and treasurer to dump an expanded emergency services levy ahead of it being put to a final vote.

Train cash splash in budget amid state's tunnel vision

The Victorian government will set aside $727 million to run services through the $15 billion Metro Tunnel as part of a state budget cash injection.

Frugal Kiwi government takes axe to central bank budget

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is "redesigning" its operations after the government announced funding cuts of 25 per cent from July.

Deal or no deal: Greens leader bristles at Labor claim

The "penny is dropping" for Labor and the coalition that minor parties and independents can't be brushed aside, Greens leader Adam Bandt says.

'Obscene cash grab': firies slam emergency services tax

A levy to cover spiralling emergency service bills has been blasted as a cash grab, with critics queuing up to kill it.

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