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As the election starter’s gun is about to be fired, Tuesday’s budget announced modest income tax cuts as the government’s latest cost-of-living measure. The Coalition has opposed the tax relief, with Peter Dutton’s Thursday budget reply to put forward his policy counters on the cost of living.

The federal treasurer won't budget a "big number" to fill a funding hole in a massive rail line project, but the state's premier vows to push on regardless.

Less than two months from an election, the Albanese government last night presented a budget that aims to swing the voting pendulum its way.

Universal $5 a week tax cuts are being raced through parliament as debate around cost of living intensifies ahead of the federal election.

Katy Gallagher says staffing increases are necessary and an ‘investment in the future’

The Albanese government’s fourth budget is a pitch for the votes of a sour and alienated electorate, framed against a background of extraordinary international uncertainty.

Opposition leader calls for discipline in the ranks after destabilising leaks led to critical headlines, multiple insiders say

From our broken environmental laws to the role of gas, there are some big questions that remain unanswered by both major parties

Support of Muslim political groups won't be enough to get independents over the line against entrenched senior Labor figures without a Liberal preference deal.

Exclusive: Following in UK government’s footsteps may compromise Australia’s leadership in South Pacific, Liberal MPs say

Why has it taken so long to reach an agreement and does Queensland signing up really spell the end of ‘the education wars’?