politics
Link between terrorism and DV could be key to preventing homicide
A world-first research project is aiming to prevent family and intimate partner homicides with similar strategies to those being used to tackle terrorism and lone-actor attacks. Source link
Trump's push for a ceasefire is good for peace but our wallets still feel the pain
US President Donald Trump was yesterday touting an end to the war in Iran, but declaring mission accomplished in Washington will not spare Australian consumers, and politicians, from the economic fallout of the conflict. Source link
Pocock open to party of independents as One Nation support climbs
The independent senator says Australians are frustrated with a political system that “does not work for them”. Source link
Labor's tax defence is backfiring with young voters
Labor is banking on younger generations, who are overwhelmingly wage earners, being more interested in owning their own home than pocketing higher profits on a lucky crypto trade. Source link
Economists welcome budget and reply, even if they don't like every policy
Five leading economists weigh in on the budget and reply debate, embracing many of the ideas raised while also arguing that “bigger tax reform is needed.” Source link
Caution and long-term thinking as budget adds to softening real estate market
After riding a post-COVID wave of booming prices, real estate agents say SA’s housing market is starting to level out, as federal budget tax changes and rising interest rates reduce buyer appetite. Source link
Why there's more talk of an AUKUS 'plan B'
Defence industry experts argue Australia should consider how to prevent a naval “capability gap” — or risk being left exposed. Source link
Entrepreneur says the rich should stop complaining about tax changes
Start-up founders say the federal government’s CGT changes may see investment in new businesses go offshore. But Airtree Ventures co-founder Daniel Petre is warning against a scare campaign. Source link
Nine charts that reveal who pays more under Labor's tax changes
Labor’s capital gains tax changes have set off a firestorm of debate about the implications for small businesses, start-ups, share owners and plenty more. Here’s who will really pay more. Source link
Do the kids reckon this budget created any winners?
As debate over the federal government’s budget tax hit on wealth and assets continues to reverberate, one can’t help but wonder how it’s going down among the gen Zs and millennials it’s designed to impress. Source link