'Vested interests' protest against housing tax changes The property industry is challenging the government's modelling on the impact the federal budget will have on renters and housing supply. AAP · May 29
Morning Mail: Hanson and Joyce’s cruise ship claims, Netanyahu’s Gaza order, Sinner wilts in Paris One Nation figures billed taxpayers for going to private events on board luxury cruise ship; Israeli army to seize ‘70%’ of strip in breach of ceasefire The Guardian - AU · May 28
The Guardian - AU · May 28 Tony Abbott to step down from Advance role when elected Liberal party federal president Liberal insiders concerned former PM could pull party even further to the right by appointing Advance allies to prominent positions
The Guardian - AU · May 28 High stakes: who’s leading the fight against Labor’s CGT reform – and what’s in it for them? Tax critics turn to AI memes and airport billboards in addition to traditional lobbying tactics. Here’s what you need to know about them
The Guardian - AU · May 28 Modelling shows 90% of young Australians will be better off under Labor’s tax reforms The $1,000 tax deduction, $250 ‘working Australians tax offset’, and CGT and negative gearing changes will benefit most young people, Treasury secretary says
The Guardian - AU · May 28 Expulsions, allegations and ‘poison pills’: behind the drama holding up NSW parliament Labor’s leader in the upper house, Penny Sharpe, and deputy leader, John Graham, have been suspended after the government’s refusal to release documents
AAP · May 28 FED:Treasury chief defends Labor's beleaguered budget Controversial budget changes would have cut the lifetime tax benefits for the top one per cent of earners by $400,000 if implemented in 2000, Treasury says.
The Conversation · May 28 Grattan on Friday: An effective ‘reset’ of the NACC should revisit the issue of public hearings At the 2022 election “integrity” was a big-deal issue. Then after winning government, Labor ticked off a promise when it set up the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), which began officially in July 2023.