Politics
Federal
‘Great privilege’: Morrison delivers final speech to parliament
Former prime minister Scott Morrison touched on the economy, the rise of China and religion in his final speech to parliament as he thanked his constituents in the southern Sydney seat of Cook.
- by Olivia Ireland
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The elite private schools bucking the national trend by paying women more than men
In the race to recruit and keep the best teachers, several of the nation’s independent schools are paying women above the odds.
- by Rachel Clun
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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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Opinion
Tax reform
The tax office could send you cash each year. Instead, we’ve got more accountants than farmers
Australians are among the highest users of accountants for personal tax in the world, beaten only by Italy and its byzantine tax system.
- by Shane Wright