It was the week that saw a parliamentary committee recommend a referendum to end the dual citizenship debacle- but the idea was immediately shut down by the government.
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Ahead, the choice is between a patch-up or a proper solution. The patch up is inevitable in the short term but is a cop-out as a long-term answer.
A series of mandated changes to shipboard conditions to improve animal welfare has not silenced the critics, even within the government.
Outlining the fiscal parameters the opposition will take to the election, Bowen will repeat that the ALP would achieve budget balance in the same year as the government – 2019-20.
Money no doubt will be useful, but it won’t be enough to significantly boost the number of Liberal women in federal parliament.
Labor continues to hold a 51-49% two-party lead in the wake of last week’s budget.
A busy week in politics saw the government’s third budget handed down, a reply from the opposition, a tax cuts battle and more byelections triggered by the citizenship crisis.
Shorten gave his budget reply speech in less-than-favourable circumstances on Thursday night.
The federal government will spend nearly $50 million over four years to commemorate Captain Cook’s first landing. But some have questioned the spend.
The Labor alternative almost doubles the budget’s relief for these taxpayers, incorporating the early part of the government’s plan and then building on it.
Comparing companies that receive a tax cut with those that don’t isn’t the right methodology to conclude that tax cuts create more employment or higher wages.
It is vital for governments and citizens to discuss how much privacy should be sacrificed when issues of national security arise.
NATSEM analysis of Treasury data shows most of the benefits of the 2024-25 cuts are implemented flow to high income earners.
We’ll get a clearer indication of Bill Shorten’s strategy when he delivers his budget reply on Thursday night. His speech has taken on extra significance now.
Mathias Cormann and Jim Chalmers on Budget 2018
Finance minister Mathias Cormann and opposition finance spokesperson Jim Chalmers share their thoughts on the federal budget.
The decision has reignited the citizenship crisis and transformed the political landscape.
Tim Colebatch on the 2018 budget
From inside the lockup political and economic journalist Tim Colebatch speaks to Michelle Grattan about his assessment of the budget.
The three part plan is the centrepiece of Tuesday night’s budget, which also brings forward by a year the forecast return to surplus and the peak of Australia’s net debt.
While the budget will come in for its share of criticism, looked at overall it is designed not to offend an electorate that has already turned off the government.
A review into pharmacy practices last year recommended pharmacies stop selling ineffective remedies such as homeopathy. The government didn’t support the recommendation.
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Professional associate, University of Canberra
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Assistant Professor in Finance and Financial Planning, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor Sport Management and Sport Integrity Lead, University of Canberra
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Professor, School of Politics Economics & Society, Faculty of Business Government & Law, University of Canberra
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Assistant Professor, University of Canberra
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Associate professor, University of Canberra
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Senior Lecturer, Canberra School of Politics, Economics and Society, University of Canberra
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Honours Graduate Student, University of Canberra
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PhD Candidate, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor in Economics, University of Canberra
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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PhD Candidiate (Cognitive Neuroscience), Department of Psychology, University of Canberra
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Professorial Fellow in Sport, University of Canberra
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Business, Government and Law, University of Canberra
