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Intergenerational inequality to rise as tax and welfare perks target older voters, experts warn

Benefits available to older, wealthier people are outweighing the support given to younger people, with election policies from both major parties set to worsen the situation, according to experts.

ABC News · May 17, 2022

Government minister admits first home buyer policy would push up house prices, PM says other policies would balance it out

Jane Hume concedes the policy would see house prices increase "temporarily", something economists and the opposition are warning will happen.

ABC News · May 15, 2022

Paul Keating attacks Coalition’s super for housing policy as economists warn of soaring prices

A Coalition plan to allow first-home buyers to use their superannuation to buy property has been slammed by Paul Keating as a "frontal assault" on super.

The New Daily · May 15, 2022

Australian prime minister bets on strong economy for reelection as inflation concerns grow

SYDNEY — Prime Minister Scott Morrison has put economic stewardship at the center of his bid for a come-from-behind win in Australia’s May 21 ballot.

Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2022

Concern $250 budget payment won't be enough to properly address cost-of-living pressures for low-income Australians

This week's budget included a new one-off payment to help with the rising cost of living. Australians on low incomes feel it won't help them in the long term.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2022

Government bungles budget day two under tough inquisition

Among the specifics were searching inquiries on a philosophical level rarely seen when it comes to public discussion of government financial statements.

The New Daily · Mar 30, 2022

‘Really worried’: Expansion of government home loan guarantee concerns experts

A government decision to extend policies to help first-home buyers break into the housing market has been criticised for making housing less affordable.

The New Daily · Mar 28, 2022

Will the first home buyer deposit scheme drive up house prices? What if you cannot find an affordable home?

Both the government and Labor agree that expanding the first home loan deposit scheme is one way to help people buy their own home, but some experts are worried it might address a symptom, not the cause, of soaring house prices.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2022

‘Crucial moment’: Next prime minister must go big on reform, Grattan Institute says

The Grattan Institute has warned Australians face a further decline in living standards and inaction on climate change unless there are massive reforms.

The New Daily · Feb 27, 2022

The bank of taxpayers? Fresh idea to fix Australia’s housing affordability crisis

Australians priced out of the housing market face poverty in retirement unless the federal government takes urgent action to improve home ownership rates.

The New Daily · Feb 21, 2022