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Changes to tax cuts that increase the returns of lower to middle-income earners have spurred speculation about whether negative gearing changes are next.

While an unpopular idea in the past, Australians come to the idea of a digital identity scheme with a much different context this year.

Employers with 100 or more staff will be forced to publish their gender pay gaps as part of a government push for improved transparency and workplace equality.

Australia's population growth has been boosted by higher migration post-pandemic, but these levels will stabilise in coming years.

The farmers have not had a secure lease for 18 years.

Slashing infrastructure projects and limiting spending while raising tax receipts are some of the ways the federal government hopes to curb inflation

The federal budget is headed for a small $1.1 billion deficit this financial year, according to the update released by Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher on Wednesday morning.

Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen has told COP28 that all countries must shut down fossil fuels for the world to keep the 1.5-degree goal in sight, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers says ‘modernisation, maximisation and middle Australia’ will be Labor’s renewal and reform mantra on the road to the 2025…

The federal government's mid-year review will show it has found budget savings to pay for new spending, such as the response to the robodebt royal commission.

Move comes as the national postal service hopes to bring in changes after last year’s $200m loss