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If the Coalition wants to take some real paint off the government over its more contentious budget measures, it won’t get much of a better chance than another week of…
June 1, 2026
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It’s been more than two weeks since the Albanese government handed down the federal budget and the criticism has not stopped.Guardian columnist and chief economist at the Australia Institute, Greg…
May 30, 2026
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Tony Barry and Barrie Cassidy examine the government’s struggle to sell its ambitious tax changes as the legislation hit parliament this week.The Barries also look at the pros and cons…
May 29, 2026
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In his new role as director of the Greens’ think-tank, Max Chandler-Mather argues that the major political parties and parts of the media often limit policy debate – which, on…
May 29, 2026
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Jim Chalmers says his fifth federal budget is the ‘best budget for young people’, but in the latest Guardian Essential poll voters are unconvinced that the proposals will make for…
May 28, 2026
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May 28, 2026
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The reaction to the budget has revealed Australia’s warped priorities, with the appalling inequality in dental care among the issues actively ignoredGet our breaking news email, free app or daily…
May 27, 2026
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As the budget fight plays out fiercely online, Labor senator Ellie Whiteaker turns to a zebra and a giraffe for helpGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
May 27, 2026
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Welfare advocates say that while the reforms are a step in the right direction, the privatised employment services model has failed and should be torn upGet our breaking news email,…
May 27, 2026
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Jerome Laxale breaks ranks to publicly back reforms that would also wind back the diesel fuel rebateGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Labor MP Jerome…
May 26, 2026
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There has been a whirlwind of speculation about whether the ‘teal’ independents could come together to form a new political party.According to independent MP Zali Steggall, the time is ripe…
May 25, 2026
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Labor’s pre-election promise of a $1,000 standard tax deduction and $250 ‘working Australians tax offset’ will be included in the draft lawsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet…
May 25, 2026
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