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ACT Labor, Greens reject calls to condemn Gallagher over housing debt

But the parties have agreed to continue raising the matter with the Commonwealth.

The Canberra Times · Oct 19, 2022

Parton says govt needs to condemn 'in the strongest terms' housing debt 'backflip'

The opposition will bring forward a motion in the Assembly on Wednesday.

The Canberra Times · Oct 18, 2022

Pay rise set for federal public servants

Federal public servants will get a three per cent pay rise in the next 12 months as part of a new workplace relations agreement.

AAP · Oct 17, 2022

‘Differences of opinion’ within Labor over stage-three tax cuts amid worsening economic outlook

Assistant treasurer Stephen Jones says government ‘not walking away’ from previous policy but framing budget in ‘difficult’ circumstances

The Guardian - AU · Oct 5, 2022

Economy woes cloud tax cut ahead of budget

Pressure is mounting to change or scrap costly tax cuts baked in by the former government as Labor prepares to hand down its budget in less than three weeks.

AAP · Oct 4, 2022

Axe hangs over Morrison’s legacy as government gets serious before budget

Slashing budget deficits have long been cast as a Treasurer’s reason for being. But Jim Chalmers was muted on Tuesday.

The New Daily · Sep 20, 2022

Push to erase ACT's historical housing debt gathers strength

The Chief Minister has again promised the millions spent on servicing the decades-old loan would be invested into "much-needed" social and affordable housing in the nation's capital.

The Canberra Times · Sep 16, 2022

Finance Minister warns government must 'make room' to pay for aged care, defence and disability spending

The Finance Minister says the government will need to include "difficult" savings measures in its October budget, as cost of living pressures prompt some senators to call for the Reserve Bank boss to go.

ABC News · Sep 6, 2022

Barr 'cautiously' optimistic territory rights bill will become law

Andrew Barr is not taking the success of the territory rights bill for granted.

The Canberra Times · Sep 6, 2022

Katy Gallagher and Stuart Robert call for investigation into Greywolf Resources on Q+A, after Aussies lose millions

The Shadow Assistant Treasurer joins calls for ASIC to look into Greywolf Resources, after dozens of Australians lose their hard-earned savings by investing in the purported mining exploration business.

ABC News · Sep 2, 2022