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60-day scripts were supposed to save time and money. So why are we still waiting for cheaper medicines?

Labor has committed A$690 million over four years to cut the maximum cost of medicines on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) to $25. The Coalition has matched the promise, which is estimated to save Australians $200 million a year.

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Peter Dutton promises $6 billion 12-month halving of petrol and diesel excise

Opposition leader Peter Dutton will promise in his Thursday budget reply that a Coalition government would immediately halve the fuel excise on petrol and diesel.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor on tax top-ups and budget bottom lines

As the election starter’s gun is about to be fired, Tuesday’s budget announced modest income tax cuts as the government’s latest cost-of-living measure. The Coalition has opposed the tax relief, with Peter Dutton’s Thursday budget reply to put forward his policy counters on the cost of living.

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Afternoon Update: budget tax cuts pass lower house; easing inflation boosts rate cut hopes; and a dachshund on the run

Labor’s legislation passes the lower house without Coalition support

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Albanese thinks the Coalition is ‘delulu with no solulu’ – but what does it mean?

Caitlin Cassidy translates the prime minister’s use of gen Z phrases for Catie McLeod

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Morning Mail: Coalition won’t back tax cuts, Black Sea truce agreed, a Perth power play

Treasurer springs surprise with tax cuts and puts opposition on the defensive; Russia and Ukraine will ‘eliminate the use of force’ in area

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Albanese says he has invited Trump to Australia – as it happened

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Coalition may rethink rules that push car-makers to create cheaper EVs and hybrids for Australians

Opposition says Labor’s national vehicle emission standard is ‘poorly designed’, despite data showing uptick in green vehicle sales

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Australia’s tax take is higher – but so are debt and deficit in this year’s budget

Higher-than-expected revenue has put the economy in a stronger position than last year and is helping fund pre-election policies including tax cuts

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Labor defies criticism to add 3,400 public service roles

Katy Gallagher says staffing increases are necessary and an ‘investment in the future’

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Albanese government bids for votes with ‘top-up’ tax cuts for all

Tax cuts are the centrepiece of the Albanese government’s cost-of-living budget bid for re-election in May. The surprise tax measures mean taxpayers will receive an extra tax cut of up to A$268 from July 1 next year and up to $536 every year from July 1 2027.

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A ‘modest’ tax bribe, delivered against dark clouds of Trump-induced uncertainty

The Albanese government’s fourth budget is a pitch for the votes of a sour and alienated electorate, framed against a background of extraordinary international uncertainty.

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Dutton warns party room leaks to media could cost Coalition the election

Opposition leader calls for discipline in the ranks after destabilising leaks led to critical headlines, multiple insiders say

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The Coalition wants to fast-track gas approvals. Would it lower your power bill?

Coalition’s pledges to increase supply and thereby reduce energy prices for Australians are eye-catching – but do they stack up?

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Australians deserve answers on climate before they vote. Here are five things we still don’t know

From our broken environmental laws to the role of gas, there are some big questions that remain unanswered by both major parties

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Morning Mail: Chalmers upbeat on debt, White House war chat blunder, green hydrogen’s uncertain future

Treasurer claims credit for improved fiscal position as he prepares to hand down budget; more than 1,000 arrests amid Istanbul demonstrations

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Chalmers is handing down the federal budget – here’s what we know so far

There will be energy bill relief and a cap on the price of medicines at the treasurer’s big reveal on Tuesday, but Australia is heading back into deficit

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Liberal backbenchers urge Coalition not to raid foreign aid budget to pay for rumoured $15bn defence boost

Exclusive: Following in UK government’s footsteps may compromise Australia’s leadership in South Pacific, Liberal MPs say

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3-Min Explainer: What Is A Federal Budget & Why Should You Care About The 2025 One?

You asked, we delivered — here's your handy guide to this week's 'surprise' budget night.

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Coalition denies plans to slash NDIS, but says cost is ‘out of control’

Disability Advocacy Network urges politicians not to treat scheme as a ‘football to be punted around at the expense of people with disability’

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A new deal means every school in Australia will be fully funded by 2034. Here’s what you need to know

Why has it taken so long to reach an agreement and does Queensland signing up really spell the end of ‘the education wars’?

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Nationals guarantee that Coalition can lower power prices ‘in the short term’ met with scepticism

Energy expert Tony Wood says there is no evidence to support the policy pledge

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Labor gains big lead in a Morgan poll, but drops back in YouGov

A national Morgan poll, conducted March 10–16 from a sample of 2,097, gave Labor a 54.5–45.5 lead by headline respondent preferences, a three-point gain for Labor since the March 3–9 Morgan poll. This is Labor’s largest lead in a Morgan poll since August 2023.

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Morning Mail: Labor targeted over salmon farms, Canada calls election after Trump threats, Piastri wins Chinese GP

Albanese targeted over salmon farm protections; Australian driver gets first win of 2025 F1 season

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Should Australia increase its defence spending? We asked 5 experts

Both Labor and the Coalition are considering an increase to defence spending ahead of the federal election.

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