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Coalition blames tax reform for social cohesion decline

Measures to scrap negative gearing and pare back capital gains discounts have passed parliament despite strong resistance.

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Veteran compensation to be made 'simpler' under changes

A number of reforms to how veterans and their families access compensation will soon take effect under one of the biggest shake ups in decades.

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Yes, the tax debate has been unedifying at times. But it shows reform working as it should in a democracy

Safe passage through parliament was secured this week for tax reforms proposed in the Albanese government’s 2026 budget. Despite much debate over the reforms’ pros and cons, and negotiations within parliament, this is a demonstration of Australia’s democratic system working as it was designed to do.

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Fact-checking is good journalistic practice. But it will do nothing to stop the rise of Pauline Hanson

One Nation’s surge in popularity since the December 2025 Bondi terrorist attack shows no sign of abating.

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Surging pokies revenue proves NSW Labor has failed to reduce gambling harm as promised, advocates say

State budget suggests Minns government is addicted to pokies revenue, with tax take predicted to jump from $1.6bn to $2.2bn annually within four years

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Labor launches One Nation attack on paid parental leave

Six months of government-funded paid parental could eventually be extended, as Labor seizes on Pauline Hanson's attacks on the scheme.

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Morning Mail: bird flu risk to 150 native species, France roasts in heatwave, Ronaldo record

Federal government analysis points to ‘very high risk’ to unique wildlife; 40 people have drowned in France as high temperatures hit Europe

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Death or divorce: owners could miss out on tax breaks

The federal government is being accused of a crucial oversight as it tries to ram its overhaul of taxes on investments through parliament.

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'Not sugar hits': cost-of-living package under fire

A state government launching a post-budget sell has come under fire over a cost of living package that critics say doesn't make a difference to families.

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NSW budget winners and losers: commuters, gambling operators and shark control

Public transport users and coal miners are among the winners in NSW Labor’s 2026 budget, while NDIS participants and gun owners are among the losers

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Afternoon Update: Labor and Greens reach tax deal; Karl Stefanovic embraces far-right activist; and World Cup’s biggest stars shine

The Greens have agreed a deal to support the Albanese government’s negative gearing and capital gains tax changes

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Pauline Hanson says parental leave will force small businesses to ‘fold’ – despite no law forcing employers to pay

One Nation leader says she isn’t suggesting Australia get rid of taxpayer-funded parental leave entitlements

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One Nation’s surge continues in polls as Andy Burnham set to become next UK PM

In two federal polls that were partly taken after Pauline Hanson’s June 17 National Press Club address, One Nation’s surge continued, gaining two points on primary votes in both the DemosAU and Morgan polls, to reach 30% and 31.5% respectively.

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View from The Hill: Longer NDIS inquiry is bad for the government, costing ‘a few hundred million dollars’

The Greens have secured an eight-week extension of the Senate inquiry into the government’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) legislation – but declared they will vote against it regardless.

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Bullying probe in territory opposition leader's office

A territory opposition leader says she is addressing issues raised over alleged bullying and culturally unsafe practices in her office.

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Public transport fee relief and car rego cut by $100 in NSW budget targeting cost-of-living pressures

Australia’s most populous state forecast to plunge into worse-than-expected $2.3bn deficit in 2026-27, before rebounding to a $1.1bn surplus following year

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Labor reaches deal with the Greens to pass changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing reforms

Minor party says it has also negotiated an extension to the inquiry into controversial changes to the NDIS

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FED:Tax changes to be passed after Greens NDIS deal

Labor's contentious tax reforms will be enshrined into law after reaching a deal with the Greens in exchange for a longer inquiry into NDIS cuts.

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WA minister says no evidence H5N1 bird flu has spread but samples from two sea birds being tested -as it happened

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FED:NDIS overhaul stalls as Labor looks to secure deals

A report into controversial cuts to the NDIS is expected to be delayed again as the government works to strike deals with the Greens and the coalition.

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Investment overhaul to pass despite 'taxmaxxing' claims

Controversial changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax will get a parliamentary green light after Labor made a handful of concessions.

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