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‘Great privilege’: Morrison delivers final speech to parliament

‘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

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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‘Act on tax and housing’: 59 per cent of voters back case for change
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‘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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Best of cartoons, February 27, 2024

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The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox

The latest work by the acclaimed Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist.

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The tax office could send you cash each year. Instead, we’ve got more accountants than farmers
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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