EXPLAINED: 19 - The Real Truth

Ley calls for parliament to investigate Thorpe over ‘incendiary behaviour’ at protest – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2025

Treasurer defends $4b hit from super tax backdown

An overhaul of a signature Labor tax plan will cost the budget billions, but the treasurer says it shouldn't be seen in isolation.

AAP · Oct 13, 2025

Labor’s watered-down super tax plan creates a fairer system – but it’s far from as fair as it should be

Jim Chalmers says revised superannuation tax reforms still raise a ‘substantial’ amount of money, but it will be much less than before

The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2025

Six-week-old Priya set to impact 'countless lives'

It will soon be illegal for employers to cancel paid parental leave after a stillbirth or early infant death.

AAP · Oct 9, 2025

The controversial GST deal with the states is under review. There are better alternatives

Treasurer Jim Chalmers last week announced the Productivity Commission will review the 2018 deal that gave states a guaranteed minimum share of the goods and services tax (GST).

The Conversation · Oct 1, 2025

Spending rebound staggers as Aussies kick booze, smokes

Strong growth in household spending earlier this year is unlikely to be matched, which could ease Reserve Bank fears of a return of inflation pressures.

AAP · Oct 1, 2025

Australian prime minister urges China to resume iron ore imports after reported trade disruption

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged China to import Australian iron ore without hindrance

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

BHP cops $5b value hit on talk of China trade blockade

Reports China is halting iron ore shipments from BHP have weighed on the world's biggest miner, but experts say any stoush over prices should be short-lived.

AAP · Oct 1, 2025

Jim Chalmers’ budget victory lap outpaces reality as Australia’s debt continues to climb

The treasurer celebrated an outcome that could have been worse, but a structural challenge remains as workers are left with the burden of repair

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2025

Anika Wells to meet Singtel’s boss as Optus experiences second triple-zero outage in less than two weeks

Optus says it confirmed the welfare of all callers who called triple zero after an issue affected Illawarra region in NSW

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2025