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Gas market review to secure domestic supply

A review into Australia’s gas market regulations aims to ensure sufficient domestic supply in the future. Federal Energy and Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said

Individuals carry the country with $300 billion tax bill

With the new tax year starting tomorrow, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has released its annual Taxation Statistics report. The latest data, from the 2022-23

Will NATO’s 5% defence commitment impact Australia?

By Jennifer Parker After lobbying by US President Donald Trump, NATO leaders have promised to boost annual defence spending to 5 percent of their countries’ gross

PBS expansion for $250,000 cystic fibrosis treatment

Life-changing treatment will soon be available for more Australians living with cystic fibrosis (CF). Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said the Pharmaceutical

ACCC recommends targeted rules for digital platforms

A five-year ACCC inquiry has found digital platforms needed to be subjected to targeted regulation to increase competitiveness and protect consumers. Australian

Fairer energy plans … in 12 months’ time

Australian energy retailers have 12 months to ensure customer plans are fair, with new Government-mandated rules set to kick in on July 1 next year. Energy and Climate

Reef water quality focus of city-centred fund

An innovation fund has been established to improve the water quality of the Great Barrier Reef. The joint Federal-State $24 million Great Barrier Reef Urban Technology

Optus agrees to $100m penalty over sales practices

Optus is set to pay a $100 million fine for selling products to consumers who did not want, nor could afford, them. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

First Indigenous-led strategy will help protect Kakadu

The first Indigenous-led research strategy for Kakadu National Park aims to set a new standard for collaboration between Traditional Owners and scientists. Federal

New tax rule puts influencers in ATO spotlight

Gig economy workers may receive a surprise from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) this year, with new rules impacting secondary sources of income. CPA Australia Tax

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