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In the washup following the federal budget last week, the ABC did a vox pop interview with a voter about a tax change that would leave him worse off. The answer he gave was unexpected. Instead of complaining, he told the reporter that he supported the change because it could…

The Conversation · May 21

This little-known scheme can help first home buyers save thousands more for a deposit, with less tax

Saving for a first home is already hard enough. So when a federal budget change appears to make some popular savings strategies less attractive, it is no surprise people are worried.

The Conversation · May 21

Afternoon Update: Tim Wilson calls budget an ‘earthquake’; NRL star’s shock MND diagnosis; and a whale’s 15,000km odyssey

The shadow treasurer claims Labor’s federal budget will require a ‘substantial clean-up job’

The Guardian - AU · May 20

Wharf termite repairs worm way into budget

The federal budget has carved out $10 million to tackle 'termites of the sea', as the Australian National Maritime Museum grapples with shipworms.

AAP · May 15

What do the federal budget’s housing measures do for Australia’s ‘forever renters’?

The reforms are ‘bold first steps’ towards structural change, but won’t really affect the outlook for long-term renters, academic says

The Guardian - AU · May 14

Middle ring could be 'hollowed out' by tax overhaul

Tax changes in the federal budget will likely shift property investors to new houses in the outer suburbs and inner-city apartments, economists say.

AAP · May 14

The federal budget will keep scientific research alive. But it’s unlikely to expand it

In March, a major independent report commissioned by the federal government declared Australia’s research and innovation system was “broken”. The report, titled Ambitious Australia, recommended how to fix it.

The Conversation · May 14

Dental funding in this week’s budget is just tinkering around the edges. We need so much more

This week’s federal budget was meant to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis.

The Conversation · May 13

Electric transport is no longer niche. This year’s budget shows it’s the future

Last night’s federal budget suggests an important step in Australia’s transition to cleaner energy and electric transport may be underway.

The Conversation · May 13

Up, up and you pay: tourists to be slugged extra tax

The federal budget has hit tourists with a tax hike to travel overseas, imposing a $10 hike to exit fees.

AAP · May 13