ALP
Universities face bans for breaching foreign student caps
The dramatic intervention, introduced by Education Minister Jason Clare in parliament, aims to force down migration.
- by Angus Thompson
Latest
Labor senators condemn ‘river to the sea’ chant in Fatima Payman rebuke
Senior Labor figures, including the prime minister, also distanced themselves from Senator Fatima Payman who accused Israel of conducting a genocide in Gaza.
- by Matthew Knott
How do I get the $300 energy bill rebate? Your top budget questions answered
From cost-of-living relief to inflation, our experts unpack your most pressing concerns from the federal budget.
- by Rachel Clun and Ross Gittins
Chemists to lose dollar-discount option as government bows to Pharmacy Guild pressure
Chemist Warehouse will be stripped of its ability to give its customers $1 off their medicines under a change the Pharmacy Guild has been pushing for years.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Stoush over $13.7b tax credits threatens to stall flagship budget policy
Labor will be forced into talks with the Greens over new curbs on coal and gas in a bid to salvage the $13.7 billion tax credits in its “made in Australia” budget plan, after the Coalition rubbished the new measure.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Federal budget
Albanese’s GST mauling of NSW Labor mates invites blood at federal poll
Its treatment of the Minns Labor government in the GST carve-up could be costly for the federal ALP in critical NSW seats.
- by Alexandra Smith
LNP slams Labor for ‘cheering’ budget, but premier notes a lack of ‘new money’
Queensland Opposition Leader David Crisafulli says the federal budget reflects a choice by the Albanese government to prioritise its political survival over infrastructure planning.
- by Matt Dennien
Analysis
Federal budget
Australia’s $22.7 billion bet on the $US1.4 trillion fight with China
A Future Made in Australia is really about a global battle, led by the United States, against a rising China and a destabilising Russia.
- by Shane Wright
Analysis
Federal budget
Five things Jim Chalmers didn’t tell you in his budget speech
We pick apart an abridged version of Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ third budget speech – and explain five key points.
- by Shane Wright and Natassia Chrysanthos
Everything you need to know about the $300 energy rebate
Here’s how the government will deliver the money, and what it could mean for inflation.
- by Rachel Clun
Exclusive
Federal budget
Mothballing Nauru’s detention centre could save $250 million in a year
Home Affairs expects the centre to move from an “active state” to “enduring capability” – empty but operated by a skeleton staff.
- by Olivia Ireland, James Massola and Angus Thompson