business
Finally, a tax fight that actually means something
Labor and the Liberals are offering imperfect but undeniably bold alternative visions for the tax system. It’s nice to have something to talk about. Source link
Angus Taylor promises permanent tax cuts and to reinstate all negative gearing
The Coalition would repeal all of Labor’s negative gearing and capital gains changes and spend $22.5 billion over four years handing back tax “bracket creep” to workers if elected. Source link
Business groups lament migration plan as Taylor speaks
The Coalition wants to limit Australia’s net migration intake to only one person per new home built, but businesses say the economy needs a “sustainable” migration program. Source link
The key takeaways from Trump and Xi's meeting in China
From a red carpet welcome to a high-profile tech entourage and a pointed reference to Taiwan, here are the main takeaways from Donald Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping in China. Source link
Coles found to have misled shoppers in bombshell Federal Court case
Supermarket giant Coles broke consumer law by misleading shoppers on discount prices, a Federal Court judge has found. Source link
Live: ASX to open slightly down as markets continue to digest federal budget
The ASX 200 is expected to open slightly down as markets make sense of the federal budget. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. Source link
'Won’t be good returns': Landlords divided on property investment after budget
Housing policy changes announced in the federal budget could make it easier for some to buy homes, but others are planning to sell before they lose too much. Source link
Economists divided on extent of property price hit from budget tax overhaul
Some economists are forecasting price falls of up to 5 per cent as a result of measures to reduce intergenerational housing inequality. Source link
Could cars save this struggling country mall?
A Victorian council is proposing to reopen a regional mall to vehicles after 44 years in an attempt to breathe new life into the area. Source link
Homeless and cash-strapped: Laws aim to protect stranded WA home buyers
New legislation introduced to state parliament aim to prevent Western Australians from having to suffer the financial and emotional strain of not having a home if their building company collapses. Source link