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France student protests explained: Why hundreds of students and teachers are demonstrating, over 400 detained

France is witnessing nationwide strikes and student protests over the government's proposed 2027 budget, teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and school conditions. More than 400 schools were affected, while over 440 people were detained during the unrest.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

France on strike again: Why €54 billion in cuts has students and workers protesting

France was hit by a nationwide wave of strikes and student protests, with civil servants walking off the job and high school students blocking hundreds of schools as anger over budget cuts, overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages spread across the country.

The Times of India · Sep 30

French public sector workers strike over pay freeze ahead of 2027 budget

Teachers, healthcare workers, local government staff, tax officials and firefighters in France are on strike Tuesday to pressure the government ahead of the 2027 budget debates which could see public sector salaries frozen for a fourth straight year.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 29

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Healey and Burnham warned against hiking capital gains tax in Budget

The CGT take since April is lower than the same period for last year

The Independent UK · Sep 25

Capital gains tax: how it works, and the pros and cons of another rise

Increasing the rate of CGT is one of the levers available to the chancellor as he considers revenue-raising options

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25

France widens fuel aid as unions demand more action on record prices

France's government has unveiled plans to expand fuel aid to millions more drivers as prices at the pump climb to record levels, drawing sharp criticism from the CGT union eight months before the presidential election.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 23

Will investors be better or worse off under new housing tax changes? See what 18 years of data reveals

The federal government’s tax reforms are the most significant changes for housing investors Australia has seen since 1999. From July 1 2027, three things will change:

The Conversation · Sep 22

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"March of Outrage" in Argentina: What Are Citizens Demanding?

Tens of thousands marched against Milei in Buenos Aires. What the 'Marcha de la Bronca' manifesto demands from unions, and what the numbers dispute.

Latin Times · Sep 21

French fishermen renew protest as France boosts aid over soaring fuel prices

French fishermen renewed protests over rising fuel costs on Thursday despite the government increasing subsidies for the sector and extending support for farmers and construction companies. Diesel prices are nearing a record high, fuelling wider concern over the cost of living and calls for protests reminiscent of the Yellow Vest…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 17

Viral death tax claims dead wrong

Social media users are in an uproar over claims the government is introducing a "death tax" on inherited assets, but experts say that's a mischaracterisation.

AAP · Jun 12

Morning Mail: Labor’s budget faces poll test, Trump takes health test, tinned tomatoes get taste test

Our latest Essential poll shows only a third back Labor’s hit on negative gearing and CGT; surprise Australian win at French Open

The Guardian - AU · May 26

CGT chief faces defamation probe, warns French union freedom is at risk

The general secretary of France’s largest trade union has warned that union freedoms are "in danger" after she was placed under formal investigation for defamation for the second time in six months.

Radio France Internationale · May 25

Labor happy with softer housing market since budget

Tax changes in the federal budget are already helping to level the playing field, according to the housing minister.

AAP · May 25

Canal+ sued over CEO's response to 'Zapper Bolloré' collective letter

Leading industry figures including Javier Bardem and Ken Loach have signed the collective's open letter.

Euronews · May 23

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The Guardian - AU · May 22

Albanese has been defensive and irritable at times – it’s not helping to sell a difficult budget

British MP Wes Streeting has given a simple and arresting explanation of the need for tax reform – something that continues to elude the Labor government

The Guardian - AU · May 22

Labor MPs expect eventual concessions for startups after backlash to CGT changes

Several MPs tell Guardian Australia they are keen to see tweaks, and some are engaging directly with treasurer’s office

The Conversation · May 21

Grattan on Friday: As Labor struggles with budget backwash, One Nation surfs a wave

One way the Albanese government has recently tapped into social media audiences for its budgets is by inviting “influencers” to Canberra for the event. This broadens the audience and often garners favourable publicity.

Pedestrian.tv · May 13

Will The 26/27 Budget Increase Your Rent? Finance Experts Break Down The Changes

The 26/27 budget shakes up negative gearing and capital gains tax. We asked experts what it actually means for renters.

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The Guardian - AU · May 12

The budget in seven graphs: no big surprises but this may be one of the most ambitious moves to fix Australia’s finances

With some long-awaited sanity on housing and taxes, including CGT and negative gearing changes, it’s one of the most important for good – but will still leave some out in the cold

Radio France Internationale · May 1

Labour Day sees clashes as French unions demand pay rise and bakery row continues

Labour Day marches across France on Friday focused on wages, workers’ rights and the future of the 1 May public holiday, as unions pushed for higher pay, bakers and florists opened despite legal uncertainty and clashes broke out in Lyon and Nantes.

The Guardian - AU · May 1

Tax breaks for investors are likely to be scaled back in Albanese’s May budget. But will it make housing cheaper?

The top 10% of Australia’s earners get 90% of the benefit of the CGT, while young Australians are struggling to get into the housing market

The Independent UK · Apr 30

Argentine workers mark May Day with protests over Milei's labor-law overhaul

Argentine workers were protesting in the capital of Buenos Aires as annual May Day demonstrations in the South American nation coincided with smoldering anger over President Javier Milei’s recent overhaul of long-robust labor protections and increased unemployment

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30

Massive profits already earned by property investors to be shielded from Chalmers’ CGT changes

Treasurer tells Commonwealth Bank podcast that he aims to ‘recognise the decisions that people have taken in the past’

AAP · Mar 13

Supercharged inequality: rich investors stifle budget

Almost a quarter of the benefit of the capital gains tax discount goes to just five of Australia's wealthiest electorates, entrenching inequality, critics say.

Euronews · Jan 22

Société Générale shares rise after announcement of 1,800 job cuts

Société Générale is planning 1,800 job cuts in France through "natural attrition", a move unions say was presented after key employment safeguards were dismantled.

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