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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

A better Australia may mean a higher GST

By Matthew Bowes and Erin-Lea Brown When the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in 2000, it was more than just tax reform. It was a renegotiation of how the

Senate rejects controversial rebate removal for over 65s

By Michelle Grattan The Senate has rejected the government’s controversial budget measure to remove the higher private health insurance rebate for people 65 and

New powers to transfer debt to financial abusers

Courts could be given greater powers to transfer tax and social security debts to perpetrators of financial abuse under proposed Federal Government reforms. The

Chalmers warns against mocking One Nation voters

By Michelle Grattan Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned those on the progressive side of politics not to “scold” or “mock” potential One Nation voters but instead

460,000 workers to benefit from gender equity boost

More than 460,000 workers in the health, disability and community services are set to benefit from a $630 million injection to address historic gender inequities. The

Backlash drives partial retreat on ATO credit card ban

By Michelle Grattan The Albanese government has made a partial retreat on the controversial move by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to ban businesses from using

Island nations seek global help to stay above water

By Wesley Morgan and Liam Moore Leaders and delegates from countries including Australia, Germany, Nepal and Pacific nations began climate meetings in Fiji this week to

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