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Stamp duty threshold increased for first home buyers

Stamp duty threshold increased for first home buyers

Queensland's first-time home buyers will get a stamp duty discount, in a bid to get more young buyers into the market.

Cheaper rego, sports vouchers in latest budget promises

Cheaper rego, sports vouchers in latest budget promises

Cheaper rego, sports vouchers in latest budget promises

Cheaper rego, sports vouchers in latest budget promises

Queenslanders will get cheaper car registration in the state government's latest cost-of-living budget announcement.

Record $26b green energy boost for emissions target bid

Record $26b green energy boost for emissions target bid

Record $26b green energy boost for emissions target bid

Record $26b green energy boost for emissions target bid

Queensland Labor has earmarked huge funds for green power, storage and transmission projects to support the state's emissions targets.

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Cost-of-living relief as SA keeps budget in surplus

Cost-of-living relief as SA keeps budget in surplus

South Australia's treasurer says the state is gearing up to benefit from "transformative economic developments" after delivering another budget surplus.

'Doesn't add up': LNP criticised for backing budget

'Doesn't add up': LNP criticised for backing budget

Queensland's opposition leader David Crisafulli says he will back the government's funding for existing projects in the budget, prompting a backlash.

'We have a plan': state reacts to housing crisis outcry

'We have a plan': state reacts to housing crisis outcry

A real estate body has called on authorities to provide an accountable delivery plan, describing the Queensland's housing crisis as "woeful".

Budget boon for old trains buys time for homemade fleet

Budget boon for old trains buys time for homemade fleet

Trains vital to the rail network will be upgraded to keep them on the tracks for longer as the government investigates building replacement fleets locally.

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Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City

Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City

Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City

Brisvegas is second most expensive after Emerald City

Brisbane is now the second most expensive city to buy a house, leapfrogging the nation's capital Canberra to sit behind Sydney for the first time since 1997.

Tax cuts and tourist fees in NZ budget 'clean-up job'

Tax cuts and tourist fees in NZ budget 'clean-up job'

Tax cuts and tourist fees in NZ budget 'clean-up job'

Tax cuts and tourist fees in NZ budget 'clean-up job'

Income tax relief for Kiwis and higher fees for tourists have been revealed in the first budget of New Zealand's coalition government.

Coal super tax to be legislated, 'protecting' royalties

Coal super tax to be legislated, 'protecting' royalties

Coal super tax to be legislated, 'protecting' royalties

Coal super tax to be legislated, 'protecting' royalties

Deputy Premier Cameron Dick has ensured future modifications to a Queensland super tax on coal royalties will require legislative changes.

Migration plan wobble raises questions for opposition

Migration plan wobble raises questions for opposition

Migration plan wobble raises questions for opposition

Migration plan wobble raises questions for opposition

Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor has defended inconsistencies in his party's migration plan, saying the overall point of the exercise is to free up homes.

Queensland budget forecast to be at least $3b deficit

Queensland budget forecast to be at least $3b deficit

Queensland budget forecast to be at least $3b deficit

Queensland budget forecast to be at least $3b deficit

Queensland’s treasurer has revealed the upcoming budget will forecast a $3 billion deficit as the government spends on cost-of-living relief measures.

Unions push for more in $3.6b pay deal for NSW workers

Unions push for more in $3.6b pay deal for NSW workers

Unions push for more in $3.6b pay deal for NSW workers

Unions push for more in $3.6b pay deal for NSW workers

Billions of dollars in pay rises being offered to NSW public-sector workers might not be enough to stop key employees' unions calling for larger increases.

Regions open to migrants even in plan to slash numbers

Regions open to migrants even in plan to slash numbers

Regions open to migrants even in plan to slash numbers

Regions open to migrants even in plan to slash numbers

Regional towns and universities would continue to welcome international students and workers under the coalition's plan to address the housing crisis.

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Building inflation won't hit rail loop price: treasurer

The Victorian government is confident it can convince Infrastructure Australia the Suburban Rail Loop stacks up and is sticking to its original costing.

Off-ramps built into Labor's future industries agenda

Another era of prosperity is at the heart of the government's new industry plan, yet much hinges on its design to ensure taxpayer funds are used wisely.

Sparks fly over energy bill handouts for the wealthy

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended a handout of energy rebates to all households despite calls to have it extended more to those struggling to make ends meet.

Mental health body to be moved after culture review

Australia's national bodies for mental health and suicide prevention is shifting to the health department after a review found a poor workplace culture.

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'Knee-jerk' crime-busting NT budget sparks concern

Lawyers and the community sector have criticised the NT's budget, which poured millions of dollars into extra police resources and prisons.

Budget leaves helpless renters to 'rot in housing hell'

Housing affordability crisis will not be solved by the federal government's inadequate increase to rent assistance and construction incentives, critics say.

Budget funds stop Aust film history going up in flames

The budget has allocated funds to upgrade a facility that is home to milestones in Australian history captured on highly flammable nitrate film.

Budget shows no empathy for the bush: Littleproud

Nationals leader David Littleproud has slammed the federal budget but others are more optimistic about the government's vision for the future of the regions.

States query GST carve-up despite 'constructive' budget

The reviews are rolling in for the federal budget, with Australia's two most populous states publicly questioning the support they have received from Canberra.

Legal services forced to turn away fleeing women

Legal services targeted at women fleeing domestic violence could be forced to turn away more of those needing help due to a lack of targeted funding.

'More work to do' to make Australia competitive

Business groups have called for more productivity measures but warned federal budget spending boosts to tackle cost-of-living pressures could fuel inflation.

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