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PM spruiks cost of living measures amid Payman row

PM spruiks cost of living measures amid Payman row

The new financial year ushers in a range of new cost-of-living measures that the prime minister insists are responsible in light of inflation challenges.

Death and taxes: Victoria considers probate fee hike

Death and taxes: Victoria considers probate fee hike

Death and taxes: Victoria considers probate fee hike

Death and taxes: Victoria considers probate fee hike

The cost of finalising a dead loved one's estate in Victoria could rise by up to 580 per cent under the state government's preferred changes to probate fees.

Living cost relief, housing top ACT's budget priorities

Living cost relief, housing top ACT's budget priorities

Living cost relief, housing top ACT's budget priorities

Living cost relief, housing top ACT's budget priorities

Cost-of-living help has been handed to struggling to households in an ACT budget that also vies to tackle the housing crisis and other slower-burn challenges.

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Nurses say 15 pct pay rise will not hit patient pockets

Nurses say 15 pct pay rise will not hit patient pockets

Nurses have demanded a 15 per cent pay rise and a new report argues the NSW government could achieve it without costing taxpayers a cent.

Tax cuts to see families pocket an extra $60 a week

Tax cuts to see families pocket an extra $60 a week

The latest tax cuts will see families with children pocket more than $60 a week on average, Treasury analysis shows.

GP tax deal has bulk winners but won't inoculate all

GP tax deal has bulk winners but won't inoculate all

The NSW government is getting on the front foot before GPs increase prices to cover payroll tax obligations, but some patients should expect to see higher fees.

'Shameless' NSW budget blasted for lack of support

'Shameless' NSW budget blasted for lack of support

The NSW opposition says Labor's second state budget is sorely lacking in direct cost-of-living relief at a time people across the state are crying out for it.

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Deals beyond 'baseline' pay rise could fuel budget pain

Deals beyond 'baseline' pay rise could fuel budget pain

Deals beyond 'baseline' pay rise could fuel budget pain

Deals beyond 'baseline' pay rise could fuel budget pain

Several unions want worker pay packets to rise beyond the NSW government's offer, but critics warn going further could hurt the budget for years.

Record funds for social homes to fix NSW pressure point

Record funds for social homes to fix NSW pressure point

Record funds for social homes to fix NSW pressure point

Record funds for social homes to fix NSW pressure point

The NSW government plans to funds thousands of new social homes - spending more than any predecessor - while critics say another tweak will make matters worse.

Home-building surge in tight budget of 'must-haves'

Home-building surge in tight budget of 'must-haves'

Home-building surge in tight budget of 'must-haves'

Home-building surge in tight budget of 'must-haves'

Record spending on social housing has headlined the Minns government's second budget as the NSW treasurer blames GST changes for rolling deficits.

Disaster-hit regions to receive budget patch-up job

Disaster-hit regions to receive budget patch-up job

Disaster-hit regions to receive budget patch-up job

Disaster-hit regions to receive budget patch-up job

Communities hit by natural disasters, including repeated floods, will benefit from billions of dollars in funding after the NSW budget.

NSW in battle to wrangle ballooning debt after GST hit

NSW in battle to wrangle ballooning debt after GST hit

NSW in battle to wrangle ballooning debt after GST hit

NSW in battle to wrangle ballooning debt after GST hit

A series of predicted budget surpluses have turned into deficits for NSW, pushing debt to a projected figure of nearly $200 billion within a few years.

Renters could be hit in $1.5b 'sneaky' budget tax hike

Renters could be hit in $1.5b 'sneaky' budget tax hike

Renters could be hit in $1.5b 'sneaky' budget tax hike

Renters could be hit in $1.5b 'sneaky' budget tax hike

Landlords, holiday-home owners and businesses could be hit with higher taxes in the NSW budget, while $200m has been set aside for homes for regional workers.

NSW budget pulling every lever to tackle housing crisis

NSW budget pulling every lever to tackle housing crisis

NSW budget pulling every lever to tackle housing crisis

NSW budget pulling every lever to tackle housing crisis

A housing-themed NSW budget will deliver hundreds of affordable homes for essential workers as the premier promises to pull every lever to alleviate the crisis.

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Bitter clash over tax as UK election battle intensifies

Britain's Tories are focusing on tax under Labour as fresh opinion polls show the governing party well and truly on the ropes ahead of the general election.

Development red tape cut in NSW budget housing plan

Homes will be built quicker and more efficiently under a NSW budget plan that will cut red tape, drawing praise from developer groups and housing advocates.

$140m boost for buses but not enough drivers recruited

The NSW budget will include nearly $140 million to upgrade thousands of buses, despite the government lagging on hiring new drivers.

Labor sprays pledge to pull plug on major hydro project

Many pumped hydro projects will need to be built if the opposition scraps the controversial Pioneer Burdekin scheme, the Queensland government claims.

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All eyes on LNP leader as election cards laid on table

Opposition leader David Crisafulli has made a pre-election pitch focusing on housing but has vowed to scrap a controversial energy project.

'Errors' prompt swift parole board legislative changes

Legislative changes have been pushed through Queensland parliament after some people on the state parole board had not been properly appointed.

Back to the future as ex-premier linked to poll push

Suggestions former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk could join Labor on the campaign trail for the Queensland election have been endorsed by the treasurer.

Pre-poll cash splash as budget targets living costs

A big-spending budget targeting cost-of-living relief that will lift Queensland's deficit to $2.6 billion has set the scene for the state election.

2032 Games delivery authority topped up in Qld budget

The Queensland government will allocate $62 million to the Olympics delivery authority set to roll out its infrastructure plan.

Back-to-basics budget for health, schools as costs soar

The NSW government will fund billions in upgrades and maintenance for schools and hospitals as the treasurer acknowledges cost pressures on construction.

States at odds over coal royalty revenue, GST cut

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has hit back at his NSW counterpart over a proposed overhaul of coal royalty revenue in GST calculations.

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