Politics & Power
Capital gains tax: Investors vs first home buyers
With the budget near and PBO modelling a $247bn cost, the Greens' CGT inquiry has reignited debate. Our explainer breaks down who benef…
Politics & Power
Gender pay gap narrows as Victoria mandates remote work
WGEA data shows the gender pay gap fell just under 1%, driven by wage gains among lower-income women. Victoria will legally guarantee t…
Politics & Power
Albanese Tax Changes Loom Despite Election Promise
Albanese’s election promise may be revisited. Learn why negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions are back under review and wh…
Politics & Power
Australian Politics Shift: What Farrer Could Reveal
Australia’s Farrer by-election is more than a local race. Explore why regional neglect, cost-of-living pressure, and fading party loyal…
Politics & Power
Inside the Push to Privatise Australia’s Last Major Public Broadcaster
Internal documents reveal a coordinated push within the Liberal Party to privatise the ABC, restructuring it into a limited public serv…
Politics & Power
Interest Rate Rise Looms as Budget Relief Floated
Australia braces for another RBA interest rate rise as households face higher mortgage repayments. The federal budget’s potential tax o…
Politics & Power
Reserve Bank Holds Cash Rate at 3.85% Amid Signs of Cooling Inflation
The RBA has held the cash rate at 3.85% with Governor Bullock signalling that while inflation is cooling, further cuts will require sus…
Politics & Power
Senate Inquiry Raises Alarming Questions Over AUKUS Submarine Costs
A Senate inquiry has heard testimony suggesting AUKUS submarine costs could exceed $400 billion — double official estimates — raising s…