'We've made mistakes': KPMG bosses face interrogation Past and present KPMG executives have had a tough day defending the firm under intense questioning from senators over an audit leak and whistleblower scandal. AAP · Jun 18
Australian net overseas migration falls to lowest level since 2022 – but the Coalition says that’s still too high Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show migration growth is above pre-pandemic levels but tracking steadily down The Guardian - AU · Jun 18
Australia says net migration down as far-right popularity surges Australia's immigration levels fell last year, official data showed on Thursday, as its centre-left government seeks to combat an ascendent far-right riding a wave of public discontent over soaring housing prices and cost of living. Australia's Labor government is seeking to boost the supply of housing and lower costs through… The Economic Times · Jun 18
FED:Migrant intake dips as anti-immigration voices swell Net overseas migration is slowly falling, but the figures remain above Labor's forecasts and the dramatic cuts demanded by the coalition and One Nation. AAP · Jun 18
Labor identifies businesses to be exempt from new tax Strict criteria will be applied to small businesses to access a 50 per cent discount to the capital gains tax, the government says. AAP · Jun 18
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jonno Duniam on guilt and relief about quitting politics Despite being one of the Liberals’ strongest performers, frontbencher Jonno Duniam is quitting politics by the end of this year – and leaving with some regrets. The Conversation · Jun 18
FED:Labor unveils startup carve-outs to quell tax backlash Innovative startups will be able to keep the 50 per cent capital gains tax discount but it remains unclear which firms will be eligible. AAP · Jun 18
AAP · Jun 18 FED:Labor unveils startup carve-outs after tax backlash Startups will be able to access a new business tax concession and more firms will have access to an existing carve-out from capital gains taxes.
AAP · Jun 18 Tax carve-out backdown fails to cut it with businesses Policy reversals mean innovative startups will have access to a 50 per cent capital gains discount and a mooted minimum tax on discretionary trusts will be cut.
AAP · Jun 17 US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud or face penalties The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs
AAP · Jun 17 Labor dismisses doomed no-confidence vote in premier A state opposition has been accused of wasting parliament's time with a doomed debate and vote of no confidence in Premier Jacinta Allan.
The Independent UK · Jun 17 Trump threatens to pull unemployment benefits from all states for the first time in history Labor chief is ‘putting governors on notice’ with administration’s crusade against alleged fraud
AAP · Jun 17 US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud - or face penalties The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs
AAP · Jun 17 Migrant intake dips as anti-immigration voices swell Net overseas migration is slowly falling, but the figures remain above Labor's forecasts and the dramatic cuts demanded by the coalition and One Nation.
The Independent UK · Jun 17 US tells states to deal with unemployment fraud -- or face penalties The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 Pauline Hanson’s speech ‘shameful’ and echoed ‘rubbish’ from rightwing figures in UK and US, critics say Labor minister says Australians would lose their jobs and wages would go down if One Nation’s policies became law
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 Pauline Hanson says Australia ‘must be monocultural’ in National Press Club speech One Nation leader denounces high immigration levels, Islam, transgender rights, the ABC and the Guardian in inflammatory address
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 ‘Enraged’ union boss defends naming and shaming Victorian Labor MPs who had ‘zero conversations’ with voters Candidates must ‘work their ass off’ to stop One Nation or expect withdrawal of union support, Trades Hall Council secretary says