One of the more striking elements from the now well-entrenched program of pre-budget leaks is the lack of outrage from the population or even the opposition.
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The treasurer and prime minister insist the budget will provide opportunity and aspiration to ordinary Australians. Most of them…
There's no doubt that taking away negative gearing on existing properties will reduce the amount many investors can afford to…
Political editor Tom McIlroy and economics editor Patrick Commins speak with Jim Chalmers about the criticisms that his…
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced what he called a "bill for workers, first home buyers and future generations" to parliament.
