Why Australia is actually a low-taxing country

Why Australia is actually a low-taxing country

If we were to alter our taxation to gain more revenue from high-earning fossil fuel industries and resource and mining profits,with appropriate resource rental taxes,we could lower the income tax level and provide more services for people.

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Well-connected residents in last-ditch fight to stop sewage works at harbour’s ‘hidden gem’

Well-connected residents in last-ditch fight to stop sewage works at harbour’s ‘hidden gem’

The project was supposed to be finished last year,but is yet to start,as politicians and locals join forces against a development they say will disturb the natural environment and threaten endangered species.

  • byMichael Koziol
The $50m idea that could save renters up to $1594 a year on energy bills

The $50m idea that could save renters up to $1594 a year on energy bills

Independent MPs have proposed a small tax concession for landlords that could slash renters’ energy bills and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

  • byShane Wright
Integrity MPs willing to risk Qantas perks in pursuit of airline issues

Integrity MPs willing to risk Qantas perks in pursuit of airline issues

Independent MPs Allegra Spender and Andrew Wilkie said Qantas was welcome to revoke their privileges. Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather refused membership.

  • byAngus Thompson,Ashleigh McMillan andAmelia McGuire
The four fixes Anthony Albanese wants for the housing crisis

The four fixes Anthony Albanese wants for the housing crisis

The prime minister is confident of securing pledges from state premiers to tackle what he sees as the key obstacles to new housing projects.

  • byDavid Crowe
It’s the ‘r’ word that makes politicians quake. No,it’s not recession
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Population

It’s the ‘r’ word that makes politicians quake. No,it’s not recession

A federal electoral redistribution is under way and may throw up some very uncomfortable scenarios for sitting MPs,including teals.

  • byDon Harwin
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‘Reputation is everything’:Three famous Aussie families on coping with succession

‘Reputation is everything’:Three famous Aussie families on coping with succession

The families of Carla Zampatti,Michael Gudinski and Neil Balnaves describe how they grapple with a legacy – while grieving a loss.

  • byBrook Turner
The April 29 Edition
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The April 29 Edition

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We need to increase taxes for the services we want,but the major parties don’t dare go there
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Tax reform

We need to increase taxes for the services we want,but the major parties don’t dare go there

Both Labor and the Coalition have been burned in the past by tax reform. Will the teals – an ideologically diverse bloc – be able to open the debate?

  • byMichelle Grattan
Time for some big bang tax reform,and yes,that includes negative gearing
Opinion
Tax reform

Time for some big bang tax reform,and yes,that includes negative gearing

Increasing the GST,axing negative gearing,a carbon price and land taxes? Unless we reform the system,Australia won’t be able to pay for the essentials.

  • byDanielle Wood
Spender to hold own tax summit - wants more than a dusty document
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Income tax

Spender to hold own tax summit - wants more than a dusty document

Teal independent Allegra Spender will hold her own tax summit with some of the nation’s best names in tax.

  • byShane Wright