Grattan on Friday: Albanese’s Stage 3 rework invites a wider tax debate the government doesn’t want to have
Anthony Albanese might not be Labor’s strongest policy innovator but as a tactician, he’s as shrewd as they come. …
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Former Labor minister Greg Combet to succeed Peter Costello as chair of the Future Fund
Former Labor minister Greg Combet is to be the new chair of the Future Fund, replacing Peter Costello. Combet, a member of parliament in 2007-2013, served in the industry and climate change and energy… …
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Grattan on Friday: Tax debate tricky for Dutton, despite issue of Albanese breaking his word
Labor’s new tax package has turned the March 2 Dunkley byelection into a referendum on tax which may leave Peter Dutton with some difficult problems. …
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Melanoma treatment pioneers joint Australians of the Year
Pioneers in melanoma treatment, professors Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer, are the joint 2024 Australians of the Year. …
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View from The Hill: Why should we still be surprised when a PM doesn’t keep his word?
All prime ministers break promises. But there are some whose breaches go into the history books – and Anthony Albanese
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Kim Williams to be new ABC chair, described by Albanese as ‘a true renaissance man’
The experienced media executive will replace outgoing chair Ita Buttrose in March. …
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View from The Hill: Dunkley contest sees Albanese donning skates on cost of living as Morrison’s exit sets up Cook byelection
Just as government and opposition are contemplating the uncertainties they face in the byelection in the Melbourne seat of Dunkley,
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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers says Australians will be better off next year
Treasurer Jim Chalmers, overseer of the government’s economic policy, joins us on the podcast to talk us about the latest budget numbers, interest rates, changes to the Reserve Bank board, Australia’s debt, cost of living measures and more. …
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Grattan on Friday: Albanese government comes under more heat as it tries to navigate its position on Gaza conflict
The recent vote in the United Nations on the Israel-Hamas conflict puts serious strain on the Albanese government, internally and externally writes Michelle Grattan, who dissects the governments response. …
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Budget update forecasts deficit of $1.1 billion this financial year
The Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) shows the federal budget is headed for a small $1.1 billion deficit this financial year, according to the update. …
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