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Fiscal restraint to define federal budget as costs rise

Health, defence and welfare commitments are among fiscal pressures weighing on the federal budget as Treasurer Jim Chalmers vows to put a lid on spending.

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View from The Hill: Albanese sensitive on one tax reform that won’t be in the budget

With all the talk about the May 12 budget containing significant tax reform, Anthony Albanese sounded very sensitive when confronted about one big reform his government won’t be making.

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Extra annual leave, roster 'justice' urged for workers

Unions are pushing for workers to get five weeks of annual leave and an overhaul of how rosters are managed, as workers "suffer" from unfair conditions.

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Hopes of wartime windfall shot down for federal budget

The federal treasurer is being urged not to grandfather tax breaks for asset-holders in the budget as the economic impact of the Iran war worsens.

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Limiting capital gains tax changes to new investments would ‘severely delay’ budget reforms, Deloitte says

Treasurer Jim Chalmers had indicated ‘transitional’ proposed changes as Labor attempts to repair a ‘structurally flawed’ budget

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Massive profits already earned by property investors to be shielded from Chalmers’ CGT changes

Treasurer tells Commonwealth Bank podcast that he aims to ‘recognise the decisions that people have taken in the past’

The Guardian - AU

Treasurer downplays property tax windfall from budget

Jim Chalmers is talking down the amount of extra revenue that changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount will add to the budget.

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Negative gearing tax breaks could finally be tightened in the May budget. What options are on the table?

In the lead-up to the May federal budget – now just a fortnight away – Treasurer Jim Chalmers has left the door open to winding back negative gearing, used by around 1.1 million investors for rental properties.

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Canaries in AI coalmine still chirping, jobs data shows

A forum bringing together government, unions and business groups will discuss how to ensure workers and employers both benefit from artificial intelligence.

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The carbon tax debate damaged Julia Gillard’s leadership – and good climate policy for years to come

Carbon pricing and the Gillard government are fused together like molten glass in the memory of all those who witnessed the traumatic and consequential policy and political drama surrounding it.

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Grattan on Friday: Politically, the baby boomers’ day is done

Politically, it’s a very bad time to be a baby boomer.

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Tinkering with the capital gains tax discount isn’t enough. Here’s why it needs to go

It looks increasingly likely Treasurer Jim Chalmers will make changes to the capital gains tax (CGT) discount in the federal budget in May.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: former minister Ed Husic on why Labor must ‘stare down’ gas companies over tax

Next month’s federal budget is an even tighter balancing act than usual, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers facing global economic uncertainty, a fuel crisis and the need to juggle cost-of-living relief with combating inflation.

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Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral

State officials will be briefed on the federal government's plans to overhaul spending on the NDIS, expected to be announced within days.

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NDIS infiltrated by organised crime gangs using intimidation and threats of violence against Australians

Review recommends better use of NDIS data to identify repeat rorters and a requirement for providers to register with the government

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Millions of Australians will get a $1,000 instant tax deduction under a new law – here’s how it will work

Draft legislation for treasurer Jim Chalmers’ new instant tax deduction policy lands just over a year after Labor proposed the change in the run-up to the 2025 election

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NDIS changes to be unveiled on Wednesday will provide budget’s biggest cuts

The Albanese government on Wednesday will unveil the biggest source of cuts in the May 12 budget, when it announces a sweeping overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Chalmers’ ‘severe’ economic warning; blood donation rules change; and the female gaze revolution

End of war ‘can’t come soon enough’, treasurer says, as inflation expected to rise above 5% in Australia with global supply chains buffeted

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Chalmers says Iran war will raise inflation and unemployment, warning fallout of conflict could be ‘severe’

End of war ‘can’t come soon enough’, treasurer says, as inflation expected to rise above 5% in Australia with global supply chains buffeted

The Guardian - AU

States on edge about NDIS cuts as Chalmers flags they will be ‘easily the most important’ part of budget savings

Government sources in multiple states say they are worried about the breadth of the changes and possible costs

The Guardian - AU

Trucking industry celebrates Fair Work fuel payment win – as it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

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Australia joins calls for Iran ceasefire to be upheld

A dozen finance ministers have signed a joint statement calling on the US, Israel and Iran to implement the ceasefire in full as the global economy teeters.

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Job market yet to feel impact of Iran war, rate hikes

Australia's relatively low jobless rate has reinforced the Reserve Bank's view the labour market is still tight, adding to the case for more rate hikes.

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'Oil doesn't discriminate': businesses on shaky ground

Even if the Middle East conflict is resolved soon, Australia's business sector will take time to recover from a shaky start to 2026.

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'Pretty severe': warnings for Australia ahead of budget

One of the world's leading economic bodies has warned a global recession could be on the way if the Middle East conflict is not resolved quickly.

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