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Tax reform
‘Act on tax and housing’: 59 per cent of voters back case for change
A clear majority of voters back the case for tax reform that can help young Australians buy their first homes.
- by David Crowe
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Government
Produce-aisle probe highlights the rot in parts of our governing system
Seeing recent LNP talk about expanding a looming Qld inquiry into supermarket pricing, you’d be forgiven to almost think they had a chance at shifting the dial.
- by Matt Dennien
WA Liberals want probe into Burke’s links to $22.3 million grants program
The state opposition has called for an audit of millions of dollars in grants handed out to the live entertainment industry during the pandemic.
- by Hamish Hastie
Analysis
Pacific diplomacy
Australia relieved by new Tuvalu PM, hopeful landmark treaty will hold
The Albanese government is confident Tuvalu will continue with a landmark climate and security pact struck with Australia last year, after electing a new leader.
- by Matthew Knott
Analysis
Political leadership
Voters don’t care about Albanese’s broken promise – but now they expect much more from him
Labor is drifting towards the unhealthy primary vote of the last election – just enough to win, not enough to feel safe. On these numbers, betting agencies will be adjusting their odds on a hung parliament.
- by David Crowe
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Political leadership
Coalition takes primary vote lead in RPM poll for first time since election
Voters have lifted the Coalition to its strongest position since the last federal election despite backing Labor on its overhaul of personal income tax cuts.
- by David Crowe
University wealth ‘tax’ proposed in landmark report calling for funding overhaul
The prestigious Group of Eight is opposed to a levy to fund infrastructure across the sector, as a 400-page report declares the current funding model is broken.
- by Lisa Visentin
Opinion
Political leadership
In power, Keating was a gift. Now, at 80, he’s a tragedy
Paul Keating’s incredible economic chutzpah supercharged Australia’s prosperity. But he has become an apologist for China, and that may poison his legacy.
- by Peter Hartcher
PMO 2.0: Can a reboot of Albanese’s office ensure victory?
A series of key appointments have been made to ensure the highest political office is match fit for an election due by May 2025.
- by James Massola
Is Richard Marles ruthless enough to whip Defence into shape?
Defence is like a python, says a former Labor government adviser, it crushes ministers. The deputy prime minister has to prove he’s tough enough to get what he wants.
- by Matthew Knott
Liberals distance themselves from right-wing group’s ‘rapists, murderers’ scare campaign
Labor is cautiously optimistic it will hold on to the seat of Dunkley even as a ring-wing activist group’s scare campaign sends a shiver through the crucial byelection.
- by Paul Sakkal and Annika Smethurst