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Australian budget 2026
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Jim Chalmers
Auction success hit a new low for the year on the last Saturday in May, with just 54.5% of homes soldFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our…
June 1, 2026
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Australian politics
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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Tax
Housing is as much a supply problem as it is a tax one. Until more homes are built, changing tax settings will only go so farI bought my first home…
May 29, 2026
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Tax
Tax critics turn to AI memes and airport billboards in addition to traditional lobbying tactics. Here’s what you need to know about themGet our breaking news email, free app or…
May 28, 2026
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Australian politics
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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Australian politics
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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Australian politics
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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Essential poll
The latest Guardian Essential report shows there is substantial work to do in convincing Australians of the merits of significant housing and tax reformThe annual tabling of the budget and…
May 27, 2026
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Anthony Albanese
British MP Wes Streeting has given a simple and arresting explanation of the need for tax reform – something that continues to elude the Labor governmentGet our breaking news email,…
May 22, 2026
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Australia news
Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry deliver their verdict on Budget week – including the opposition leader, Angus Taylor’s focus on reducing migration numbers to solve the housing crisis. They also…
May 15, 2026
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Australia news
In a big gamble, Labor broke a big promise. In this week’s budget, the government announced changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing. The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, is suggesting…
May 15, 2026
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Australian budget 2026
Abolishing negative gearing for new investors, overhauling the capital gains tax discount and major cuts to the NDIS were were all expected in Tuesday night's budget. But what else was…
May 12, 2026
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