The Latest Breaking News from Coalition

NSW government refuses to guarantee extension of Kids Voucher program beyond June

The government is under pressure to fund the program, introduced by the Coalition in 2018, which gives parents and carers of school-aged children money for sport or recreational activities.

ABC News · May 11, 2023

No love lost between Greens and Labor as standoff over housing bill boils over

The Greens are in an excruciating position as they court angry renters while the government plays to middle-of-the-road voters

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

Fierce debate flares as Greens stare down Labor push for vote on housing bill

Penny Wong withdrew comments personally targeting the Greens’ housing spokesperson, but accused the party of joining a ‘filibuster’

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

Jim Chalmers accuses Coalition of ‘downward envy’ as Dutton refuses to commit to jobseeker increase in budget

Angus Taylor repeats claims budget may have increased chances Reserve Bank will further increase interest rates

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

Afternoon Update: Budget reactions; US child shot playing hide-and-seek; and Air New Zealand’s new bunk beds

Labor’s budget criticised as Coalition and Greens say there is not enough cost-of-living help

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

Project to build navy frigates in Adelaide faces ‘significant’ cost blowouts, report says

Australian auditor’s office finds defence department’s procurement process lacked ‘value for money’ focus

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

Chalmers defends budget’s ‘meaningful’ help amid split on interest rate risks

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended his second budget as offering "meaningful relief to households" – while not contributing to inflation.

The New Daily · May 10, 2023

Alan Kohler: A beautiful, lucky, meaningless budget

Jim Chalmers has produced a budget document that beautifully navigates the difficult terrain of economics and politics.

The New Daily · May 9, 2023

NSW moves to end ‘secret’ rental bidding and bring in portable bonds scheme

Exclusive: Premier Chris Minns says legislation will create a ‘fairer’ rental market by providing more certainty and flexibility

The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2023

Households offered $1bn help in budget to install energy saving measures

Low-cost loans for double glazing, solar panels and other improvements should benefit more than 100,000 households, while $2bn is set aside for hydrogen projects

The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2023