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Housing can be the way to wealth. But we need to rethink it

For many, it is one of the few practical ways to build financial security.

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'Won't see deep cuts': more redundancies might be needed to tame ACT budgets

But Treasurer says there will be 'no deep cuts to services'.

The Canberra Times

Infrastructure cuts offer easy savings. The ACT budget must avoid false economies

The budget must balance necessary projects and prudent savings.

The Canberra Times

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The infrastructure projects Barr has sidelined to save money

No point borrowing for projects we can't build yet, Chief Minister says.

The Canberra Times

ACT to spend an additional $231.2 million over four years for health services

See pictures of new end of life unit.

The Canberra Times

If the ACT government can afford to kill hundreds of kangaroos, why is it sacking staff?

Maybe many Canberrans could see a better use of money.

The Canberra Times

House prices are falling in Australia. That’s a good thing – if you believe housing is a basic human need

Labor’s budget changes are not to blame for the recent dip in property prices. But the changes will help move housing away from investors – and that should be celebrated

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ACT govt to bill NSW for cross-border students

Govt accepted Greens push as schools struggle to stay within budget.

The Canberra Times

The Coalition has dubbed the trust changes in Labor’s budget a ‘death tax’. Experts say that’s wrong

The opposition has dusted off an infamous scare campaign. So what exactly is changing?

The Guardian - AU

The 'ways and means' problem plaguing ACT's grand projects

Expert's warnings should be heeded. He has no axe to grind.

The Canberra Times

Minister defends college system after economist questions high costs

School buildings 'a legacy of the Commonwealth government'.

The Canberra Times

Govt 'not yet insolvent' but budget needs fixing, Libs say

Government 'simply ignoring' revenue measures, ACT Greens say.

The Canberra Times

Financial deterioration 'entirely due' to ACT govt decisions, economist finds

Govt spent on services and infrastructure without raising revenue.

The Canberra Times

‘Death tax’, startups and a rent spike: it’s time to correct misleading claims about Labor’s budget

Jim Chalmers’ budget has proved controversial. But who will really be affected and how?

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Why budget rhetoric won’t match reality for many younger Australians

Figures show the treasurer’s reforms will make the tax system fairer but some will not have the advantages enjoyed by their parents

AAP

'Downside risks': warning as state debt edges to $200b

A $200 billion state budget debt bomb remains live and ticking as a long-time Labor government favours cost-of-living measures for struggling families.

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Capital gains discounts were meant to usher in an Australia of ‘shareholders’ – not property speculators

Defenders of the Howard-era discount say ‘if you tax something more, you’ll get less of it’. But less investors in the housing market is a good thing

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Fuel pain to last longer despite tax cut kicking in

Fuel prices won't immediately become cheaper at the bowser as a tax cut comes into effect, and might take weeks to flow through to motorists.

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NSW emerges as main loser from GST carve-up as WA gets extra $5.5bn

NSW premier says latest distribution calculation, with a reduction in the state’s share of revenue relative to its population, is unfair and ‘past its use-by date’

AAP

'Broken and unfair': states urge change to GST carve-up

The cost to Australian taxpayers of a contentious GST carve-up will rise by another $6.6 billion in 2026/27, sparking fresh anger from critics of the deal.

AAP

Trump's new tariff call may narrow Aussie export edge

Australian exporters may lose their competitive edge in the US market if Donald Trump's global 15 per cent tariff plan goes ahead.

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Three Australian millionaires say the nation’s super-rich should face higher taxes

Dick Smith, Graham Marr and Richard Barnes are the only Australians among 400 millionaires and billionaires globally to sign an open letter calling for higher taxes on the super rich

AAP

Self-interest widening wealth gap between old and young

Bridging the gap in wealth between older and young Australians will require a major recalibration in housing attitudes and policies, a leading economist says.

The Guardian - AU

Once Australia’s second priciest city, Melbourne has become more affordable. What happened – and will it last?

More homes and less property investor activity has seen Victoria’s capital rise up the affordability rankings

The Guardian - AU

Millions of Australians eligible for 5% first home buyers scheme may be unable to afford repayments

Greens and experts argue policies that let first home buyers spend more than usual only creates more expensive housing – without lifting the proportion of homeowners

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