Chris Bowen wants to stop energy companies slugging households and businesses with a loyalty tax on their power bills.
From cost-of-living relief to inflation,our experts unpack your most pressing concerns from the federal budget.
Here’s how the government will deliver the money,and what it could mean for inflation.
We spoke to people about their thoughts and concerns ahead of,and immediately after,the budget. Here’s what they had to say.
While broadly welcomed by social service groups,there are concerns the rebates risk sucking up budget cash that could be used on better targeted help.
Australia’s debt-laden households need the treasurer to keep federal spending in check.
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Storms in Victoria and heatwaves in Queensland strained the power grid and drove wholesale prices higher as Australia faced its third-hottest summer on record.
Parents are facing tech hurdles in accessing the WA government’s $103.5 million Student Assistance Payment program.
Sydney lord mayor wants dogs to be allowed inside cafes and pubs,as well as an expansion of subsidised vet services.
Consumers have been struggling with high inflation,interest rates and tax for months – but there are signs the pressure on shoppers is moderating.