9 d. ago PM wastes no time after Dutton’s speech – now it’s a choice between a tax cut and cheaper fuel

The campaign begins with Labor fighting to retain power as a series of polls showed voters had turned against the government, giving the Coalition a lead in two-party terms.

Economics

1 week ago Dutton ducks a tax cut to pledge cheaper energy and discount fuel

Dutton moved on Thursday night to intensify the contest over households’ budgets with a pledge to drive down the cost of energy by ramping up gas supplies.

Economics

1 week ago Dutton revives Morrison petrol policy in counterbid to Albanese tax cuts

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will unveil a $6 billion cut to fuel excise in a move to nullify Labor’s tax cuts – a move straight out of the Scott Morrison playbook.

Events

1 week ago Treasurer delivers tax cut, bill relief and deficit in fourth budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is trying to shield Australians from cost pressures while not unintentionally making things worse.

Economics

1 week ago Labor’s brazen $36b pitch for votes – but you’ll have to wait for the pay

The opposition has already rejected Labor’s surprise tax cut, but did not rule out an alternative plan.

Economics

1 week ago Labor’s brazen $36bn pitch for votes – but you’ll have to wait for the payoff

More than 12 million workers will receive a surprise tax cut as Labor pours big money into more than a dozen pre-election policies.

Economics

2 w. ago Prime Minister to pledge cheaper medicine prices in speech today

The Albanese government will slash the cost of everyday medicines from next year, if Labor is re-elected.

Politics

3 w. ago Cheaper IVF and endometriosis treatments on PBS pledged by Labor

Thousands of Australian women will soon save hundreds – and in some cases, thousands – of dollars a year for fertility, contraception and endometriosis treatments under an ALP pledge.

Politics