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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

Scott Morrison delivers his valedictory speech.

‘Great privilege’: Morrison delivers final speech to parliament

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by Olivia Ireland

Rosebank College head of professional learning Jen Jackson, left, and head of HR Nancy Albatti. The school has a gender pay gap favouring women.

The elite private schools bucking the national trend by paying women more than men

by Rachel Clun

Former prime minister Scott Morrison in his parliament house office on Monday, February 26.

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On the eve of his final speech, Morrison says he wants to be like Gillard when he leaves

by James Massola

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Voters warm to nuclear as billionaire Andrew Forrest slams Coalition ‘bulldust’

by David Crowe

Opinion & Perspectives

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.

Focus on fairness is an education, but Albanese’s ambition has yet to be tested

The Albanese government has talked a good game on significant education reform. Soon, it will be time for action.

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.

David Crowe

Chief political correspondent

Federal

Political leadership

‘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.