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Labor dropping towards its record 2011 low

By Adrian Beaumont Labor’s primary vote dropped two points to 27 percent in Newspoll, equalling the mid-September Newspoll for their lowest this term. It’s one

Canavan confirms bid for Lower House seat

Federal National Party Leader Senator Matt Canavan has confirmed he will try to win a seat in the Lower House at the next election. Senator Canavan told ABC radio this

Grim warning from PM on cost of living outlook

By Michelle Grattan New South Wales Premier Chris Minns delivered an attention-grabbing prediction this week. “By any poll, by any measure, (One Nation leader) Mike

Inflation lift puts the Reserve Bank in a difficult spot

By Shane Rodgers Australia’s cost-of-living challenges are showing no signs of improving, with a higher inflation figure putting even further pressure on interest

Landry retirement will open door for Matt Canavan

By Michelle Grattan The path has opened for Nationals leader Matt Canavan to move to the House of Representatives by contesting the Queensland seat of Capricornia at

Government names 264 occupations with skill shortages

Australia has significantly more occupations experiencing national skills shortages than five years ago, despite an easing in recruitment pressures since 2023. An

Crack down down on dodgy early superannuation access

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is cracking down on “predatory practices” being used to encourage people to seek early access their superannuation. Since July

Tax Office has influencer gifts in its sights

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has warned content creators and influencers that the perks they receive may come with tax obligations. In a statement, released

Two million still to lodge their 2025-26 tax returns

Around two million Australians have been reminded that they have only two weeks left to lodge their 2025-26 tax returns. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) said this

Counter terrorism team activated after MP struck by car

By Michelle Grattan The independent member for Indi, Helen Haines, is in a critical condition after being struck by a car outside her Wangaratta electorate office on

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