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Dutton pledges to slash permanent migration to 140,000 a year
In his budget reply speech, the opposition leader intensified a political fight over housing and congestion by vowing to drive permanent migration below Labor’s target.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Opinion
Peter Dutton is more than happy to help billionaires, except one
The Coalition, when in power, spent taxpayers’ money propping up billionaires’ operations, but now it’s Labor’s idea … and nuclear power critic Andrew Forrest stands to benefit.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Property development
Why house prices will stay stronger for longer
The government alone cannot solve the imbalance in supply and demand in the housing market.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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
Analysis
Analysis
Did women get what they want from this week’s budget?
The federal budget rolled out a number of measures directed at women, but how much of an impact will they have?
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Opinion
For younger Australians, this budget falls woefully short
In the lead-up to the budget, younger Australians were hopeful for real cost-of-living relief. Instead, we’ve been left with little to celebrate.
- by Ryan Bourke
Budget’s $22b boost puts Australia ‘back in race’ for green energy spending
The CEOs of Australia’s largest critical minerals companies have backed a $22 billion budget boost, in support that fuels a clash with the Coalition.
- by Nick Toscano and Mike Foley
Suburbs that renters could afford with the budget’s extra help
Rents have skyrocketed, and rent assistance is set to go up in response. Even so, it’s slim pickings.
- by Jim Malo
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