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New research suggests upcoming housing investor taxes will have a less dramatic impact than many fear. But some, especially retired investors, will be worse off.
Something went very right in Australian politics this week – and it’s worth pausing and reflecting on how and why that is.
The Albanese government latest budget has given fodder to those seeking to feed the disillusionment that is overtaking a growing number of Australians.
The Albanese government was criticised on its first term for not doing enough. Now that it is prescribing reform, it’s copping flak for that, too.
Yes, some people may try to qualify for a pension payment before selling an asset. But the loophole is far narrower and better defended than some headlines suggest.
The businessman and former competition chief says the fierce criticism of what he calls ‘mild’ budget changes shows why politicians have avoided reform for decades.
National auction clearance rates are now lower than usual. But a closer look at the data reveals some of these housing trends began months ago.
Some budget commentators have missed the mark entirely. Let’s bust some myths and set the record straight.
The Albanese government has found itself on the thorny end of a social media campaign post-budget as it watches One Nation ride a wave.
Young people saving through shares and ETFs are worried about capital gains tax changes. But first-home buyers may already have a better option: their super.
Despite concerns, for many young Australians the broader opportunities to earn, save, start businesses and build wealth over time are likely to remain available.
Is Australia finally getting serious about tax reform, or just testing the waters?
This federal budget recognises AI can’t transform Australia’s economy if we don’t have the local tech, tools and expertise to implement it.
The budget is among the most worst rating since Newspoll started surveying people about it in 1988, but Labor remains ahead.
These four federal budgets brought in major reforms. This year’s effort is not quite so ambitious.
Long wait lists are the latest symptom of the aged care crisis. But this issue seems to be anything but a political priority.
Even after a federal budget boost, Australia won’t have enough skilled tradespeople to work on existing homes – let alone build the new homes being promised.
The budget papers included a significant announcement about funding for school students with disabilities.
The treasurer joined us on the podcast to defend his fifth budget, explaining the ‘new architecture’ to make future tax cuts easier ‘when the budget can afford it’.
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Professor of Economics, University of Canberra
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Senior Industry Fellow - Taxation and Director of the UTAS Tax Clinic, University of Tasmania
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Professor, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra
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Senior Associate, Economic Prosperity and Democracy, Grattan Institute
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Senior lecturer, Canberra School of Government, University of Canberra
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Lecturer, School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney
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Professor, Early Childhood Governance, University of Sydney
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Emeritus Professor, School of Accounting, Auditing and Taxation, UNSW
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Professor of Transport Technology and Sustainability, Swinburne University of Technology
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Associate Professor in Professional Practice, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne
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Chief Executive, Grattan Institute
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Senior lecturer in Economics and the Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW
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Lecturer in Applied Mathematics and Physics, Griffith University
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Postdoctoral research fellow, Flinders University; University of Canberra