Tax cuts all but assured as coalition backs changes Households struggling with living costs can breathe a sigh of relief, with the coalition agreeing to back Anthony Albanese's reworked tax cuts. AAP · Feb 5, 2024
China’s ambassador to Australia summoned over Yang Hengjun suspended death sentence – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 4, 2024
'We'll see': Albanese throws down gauntlet on tax cuts Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is putting pressure on the coalition to back Labor's stage 3 tax cut changes, as federal parliament returns for the new year. AAP · Feb 4, 2024
Almost two in three voters back tax changes, poll shows Almost two in three voters back changes to tax cuts, but the ongoing debate hasn't made much difference to the popularity contest between the two major parties. AAP · Feb 4, 2024
If Peter Dutton’s opposition are true defenders of the working class, support for Labor’s stage-three overhaul may be their ultimate test Dutton warned messing with the stage-three tax cuts would end Albanese’s prime ministership. But the alternative has the opposition leader on the back foot The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2024
Dutton signals support for Labor's changes to tax cuts Australians in need of greater assistance are soon expected to get some relief, with signs the coalition is unlikely to oppose reworked tax cuts. AAP · Feb 2, 2024
Starmer says Labour would level up workers’ rights in way not attempted for decades – as it happened Labour leader tells conference that reforms ‘may not please everyone in room’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024
Jeremy Hunt plays down talk of spring budget tax cut after IMF warning Chancellor says less room now for spring giveaway despite being widely thought to be gearing up for cuts The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024
Tax talk turns negative as Labor gears for relief Changes to tax cuts that increase the returns of lower to middle-income earners have spurred speculation about whether negative gearing changes are next. AAP · Feb 1, 2024
The Guardian view on Rishi Sunak’s tax plans: stop trying to buy votes Editorial: The IMF is right: Downing Street is taking a foolish risk by putting tax cuts before public spending The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024
Jim Chalmers warns restoring tax cuts to high earners would ‘smash’ budget by almost $40bn Treasurer’s data estimates reimposing old stage-three cuts while retaining Labor’s plan for low and middle earners would cost $39bn over four years The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024
Tax changes spark calls for complete system redesign Half of the nation's high-income earners back Labor's proposed tax changes as analysis shows most of the benefits will still flow to the rich. AAP · Jan 30, 2024
Dutton under pressure to back stage-three tax changes as analysis shows big benefit to Coalition electorates About 85% of taxpayers in Liberal and National seats will be better off under Labor’s plan The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2024
IMF cautions against UK cutting taxes in upcoming Budget The country needs the money to invest in public services and get the national debt under control, the International Monetary Fund said Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2024
Newcastle Herald · Jan 29, 2024 Harbour swim's steep entry fee excludes many Letters and Short Takes: Cost of harbour swim 'prohibitive' for many
The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2024 Guardian Essential poll: one in two voters back stage-three tax cuts changes Labor’s bid to skew package towards low- and middle-income earners given boost, as only 22% say it should go ahead unchanged
The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2024 David Littleproud accuses Labor of ‘class warfare’ over stage-three tax changes, saying $190,000 is ‘not a lot’ Nationals leader says tax cuts were about ‘giving everyone a fair go’ and Labor is ‘pitting one Australian against the other’
AAP · Jan 28, 2024 Treasurer 'not considering' changes to negative gearing The treasurer has poured cold water on suggestions Labor will go further with tax reform and target negative gearing after rejigging stage three tax cuts.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2024 Working-class communities in Coalition-held seats the biggest winners in Labor’s stage-three tax cuts overhaul Nearly 90% of areas in Australia better off under new plan, with taxpayers in remote and regional communities to gain the most, ANU analysis shows
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024 Governments facing wipeout will always cut taxes but there are better uses for UK’s £20bn windfall Instead, Jeremy Hunt could shelve plan to cut public investment or repair welfare safety net
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024 Chancellor considers further national insurance cut to take heat off Rishi Sunak Jeremy Hunt targets further reduction in ‘jobs tax’ in March budget
The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024 What state are government finances in and what legacy is Reeves likely to inherit? Hunt has steadied the ship, but some may question whether there is really fiscal room for tax cuts
The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2024 Anthony Albanese rules out further changes to Labor’s stage-three tax cuts overhaul The prime minister says he is ‘very confident’ Labor’s new tax plan will pass parliament
AAP · Jan 27, 2024 Albanese 'hopeful' for Senate support in tax cut change The prime minister is standing by his changes to stage three tax cuts, remaining confident parliament will support the amended plans.
AAP · Jan 27, 2024 PM stands by tax cut changes for 'every Australian' The prime minister has brushed off criticism of proposed changes to promised tax cuts, saying he has a responsibility to help Australians in financial stress.