Humza Yousaf claims Scottish Government is performing 'well' despite SNP crisis The First Minister defended his party's coalition deal with the Greens after a flagship recycling scheme was delayed again. Daily Record · May 8, 2023
What Australia's new gas tax will mean for new projects, the economy and the climate Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced higher taxes on gas industry profits, which he says will give Australians a “fairer return” on their natural resources. The Conversation · May 8, 2023
Housing advocacy groups fear Labor-Greens clash could scuttle $10bn fund Adam Bandt warns it will be ‘terrible’ if Labor forces vote on bill, as campaigners urge it to renegotiate The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023
The gas industry is being hit with jacked-up taxes. What's changing? Tuesday's federal budget will include changes to a key tax levied on gas exporters, aimed at bringing billions in additional revenue to the budget over the next few years. But some say it still falls too far short. ABC News · May 8, 2023
Labor’s changes to gas tax will deliver little if any extra revenue, analysts say Greens label move as ‘less than the bare minimum’ while Monique Ryan says Australia remains a ‘global laggard’ on taxing industry The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023
MPs push to ease student debt burdens as record Help loan indexation looms Proposal to abolish indexation projected to cost up to $1.3bn as MPs and students say higher education loan scheme is ‘no longer fit for purpose’ The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023
Afternoon Update: Labor criticised for lack of ambition on gas tax; freezing weather; and how to actually save money Government’s gas tax only ‘tinkering around the edges’, David Pocock says; Victoria police apologise for systemic racism within force The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2023
Housing, jobs on federal parliament agenda It may be budget week in federal parliament but there are a number of other priorities for the Albanese government, including housing and job security. The New Daily · May 8, 2023
Electricity bill relief receives mixed reviews as federal government reveals $14.6b cost of living package The $14.6 billion package over the forward estimates includes $1.5 billion in electricity bill relief for more than 5 million households and a further 1 million small businesses. ABC News · May 7, 2023
Federal budget: Labor to collect billions more in petroleum resource rent tax Treasurer Jim Chalmers and finance minister Katy Gallagher announce changes ahead of budget tipped to be at or near surplus The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2023
Michael Pascoe: Stop growing the landlord class and focus on ‘taboo’ public housing That means large-scale investment in public housing to reduce the proportion of people crowding into the failed private rental market. The New Daily · May 5, 2023
Labour and Greens make historic gains in Wirral elections as Tories lose out Despite the Labour gains, the party still has no majority on the council Liverpool Echo · May 5, 2023
Labour makes gains in Leeds as Green Party celebrate 'momentous' day after winning seat in Tory stronghold Leeds City Council elections 2023 saw Labour gain four seats, meaning the party now has a 61-seat majority Leeds Live · May 5, 2023
Glasgow Greens say city's Coronation plans 'slap in the face' amid cost of living crisis They have raised concerns over taxpayer money being used to fund Coronation events in Glasgow. Glasgow Live · May 5, 2023
The Independent UK · May 5, 2023 Greens win sole control of a UK council for the first time They prised Mid Suffolk away from Conservative control.
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023 Greens win majority control of council for first time in UK Party takes Mid Suffolk council from Conservatives as local election results surpass expectations
Liverpool Echo · May 5, 2023 Greens gain as Labour retains control in Knowsley Voters took to the polls yesterday to choose a third of the borough's councillors
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023 Labor may be ‘vindicated’ by the budget, but a surplus would be cold comfort for those grappling with the cost of living Jim Chalmers is balancing talk of the S-word with the promise of ‘responsible economic management’. What does that mean for those who most need support?
The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023 What do the Tories’ dismal local results mean for the general election? Our panel responds The polls in England proved ‘disappointing’ for the Conservatives. Are gains by Labour, the Lib Dems and the Greens enough to guarantee a Tory loss at the next election?
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023 Jim Chalmers attacks ‘coalition of weirdos’ as Labor pushes Senate to vote on housing fund next week Treasurer says budget will include ‘additional measures’ to help renters as Greens launch last-ditch bid to restart negotiations
Chronicle Live · May 5, 2023 Local elections 2023: What happened in Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, North Tyneside, and South Tyneside Election results are now in for all five of the Tyne and Wear councils after voters went to the polls on Thursday
The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023 Warnings raised as PwC paid $8.7m to collect Australian aged care data while helping to set industry prices Greens and unions raise spectre of potential conflicts of interest as consultancy firm defends against tax scandal
Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2023 Manchester local council elections 2023 results in full Thirty-three council seats were up for grabs in the wards Ancoats and Beswick, Ardwick, Baguley, Brooklands, Burnage, Charlestown, Cheetham, Chorlton, Chorlton Park, Clayton and Openshaw, Crumpsall, Deansgate, Didsbury East, Didsbury West, Fallowfield, Gorton and Abbey Hey, Harpurhey, Higher Blackley, Hulme, Levenshulme, Longsight, Miles Platting and Newton Heath, Moss Side, Moston,…
The Independent UK · May 4, 2023 Local elections 2023: Key councils to watch out for as England goes to the polls 8,000 councillors will be elected in unitary, borough and district councils taking place across England
Daily Record · May 4, 2023 Labour and SNP slam Tories after Shell profits are £1.4bn more than expected Labour Shadow Scotland Secretary Ian Murray said the profits were 'unearned' and called for a 'proper windfall tax' on large oil and gas companies.