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Treasurer announces tax cuts for 10 million Australian workers

Treasurer announces tax cuts for 10 million Australian workers

A tax cut for 10 million workers will start on July 1 under a Turnbull government plan that will cost an extraordinary $140 billion over a decade.

  • by David Crowe

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Peter Hartcher

Is ScoMo Santa or the budget surplus grinch?

All the earlier talk that Treasurer Scott Morrison was going to deliver a "Santa Claus" budget was quite wrong.

  • by Peter Hartcher
Who, when and how much: Income tax cuts explained

Who, when and how much: Income tax cuts explained

Every Australian taxpayer will enjoy a tax cut this coming financial year – and every year after that for seven years – under a detailed plan of rolling tax changes outlined in Tuesday's budget.

  • by Jessica Irvine
Ross Gittins

This blue skies budget is just too good to be true

If you believe Malcolm Turnbull's luck can turn on a sixpence, this is the budget for you. From now on, everything's coming good.

  • by Ross Gittins
Few sweeteners for the ACT in budget

Few sweeteners for the ACT in budget

The Coalition has largely ignored Canberra in a budget that painted a rosy picture of the economy.

  • by Doug Dingwall, Sally Whyte, Katie Burgess
Scott Morrison's federal budget in three minutes

Scott Morrison's federal budget in three minutes

Economy to strengthen, tax cuts for most workers and increased spending on health, education and roads.

Brian and Rosalind McMahon, who have welcomed measures for older Australians in the federal budget.

'I hate being told you can't work': Older Australians the bigger winners

The budget, which had been touted as "boomer friendly", includes measures to boost the incomes of pensioners and retirees.

  • by Sally Whyte
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Scott Morrison makes a personal appeal to voters

When a Treasurer starts with a quiz, you can take it to the bank that he's got the answers rehearsed.

Tony Wright
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    Budget realities: longer-term questions left unanswered

    In effect, this 2018 federal is banking on good times continuing.

    Stephen Bartos

      ScoMo's playing many roles to avoid the final curtain

      The government, fighting for its life, has decided the best way to avoid or postpone oblivion is to shower us with tax cuts.

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        Politics

        Treasurer announces tax cuts for 10 million Aussie workers

        Treasurer announces tax cuts for 10 million Aussie workers

        Turnbull government's radical plan to win back middle Australia and to prepare for an election will cost an extraordinary $140 billion over a decade.

        • by David Crowe

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        Knee-deep in blood - AMP feeds directors to baying crowd

        Knee-deep in blood - AMP feeds directors to baying crowd

        As four women have been chopped there's plenty more change required on the troubled giant's board.

        • by Adele Ferguson

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        'Renovators delight': House Rules undergoes its own redesign
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        'Renovators delight': House Rules undergoes its own redesign

        A home in the inner suburb of Sydney went under the jackhammer, but Seven's renovation show is also being remodelled with this house-flip first.

        • by Aja Styles
        British game show Pointless set to replace Family Feud

        British game show Pointless set to replace Family Feud

        Producers are scouring for participants based in NSW, with Network Ten being a prime host after it revealed it was putting Family Feud on ice.

        • by Broede Carmody

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        Holy smokes! The best menswear looks at the Met Gala

        Holy smokes! The best menswear looks at the Met Gala

        Saints and sinners made their way down the red carpet at the annual fashion event.

        • by Jane Rocca
        Serious speakers for serious listening, in a compact format

        Serious speakers for serious listening, in a compact format

        Listen to these speakers carefully, or even not so carefully, and it’s impossible not to be taken in by the precision you’ll hear.

        • by Rod Easdown

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        ACT Brumbies rule out Cooper lifeline to Super Rugby

        ACT Brumbies rule out Cooper lifeline to Super Rugby

        The ACT Brumbies say they won't pursue Quade Cooper as a recruitment option after the playmaker was exiled to Queensland club rugby.

        • by Chris Dutton
        Raiders get injury boost in halves as prop Boyd gets starting recall

        Raiders get injury boost in halves as prop Boyd gets starting recall

        Sam Williams will make an earlier than expected comeback via reserve grade to boost the Raiders' depth as they continue their resurrection.

        • by Chris Dutton