politics
Coalition's EV strategy risks appearing out of touch
The climate war is being won quietly, with nearly three in four One Nation voters eager to buy an EV. Source link
Some people will hate Tuesday's federal budget but Jim Chalmers doesn't mind
For once, the budget won’t be a dull one. Jim Chalmers’s tax reforms will create a stir and some question whether they will close the generation gap, but the treasurer is projecting a relaxed figure. Source link
Historic painting of first parliament to be recreated 125 years later
More than 12,000 people packed into Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building to witness the “pomp and ceremony” of a “magnificent” occasion in the country’s history. Source link
Migration, crypto and red tape to feature in budget bid for economic growth
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia’s productivity problem will take a long time to fix, but a $10 billion annual saving on business compliance costs is a start. Source link
Anika Wells repays $10,000 in travel costs that broke rules
An audit of Communications and Sports Minister Anika Wells’s travel by the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority found four breaches, but cleared her controversial trips to New York and Thredbo. Source link
Migration to be linked to housing availability under Coalition plan
The Coalition will link overseas migration to housing supply as part of its migration strategy, which would in effect slash the number of migrants allowed into the country. Source link
Seeds of discontent with major parties could bloom in by-election
The Coalition has held the seat of Farrer for more than 70 years, but voters sense that could change after Saturday’s by-election. Source link
Live: Federal budget to include $64b in reprioritisations and savings
The federal government says the budget will be better off after it found $64 billion in savings and reprioritisations. Follow live. Source link
After 8 years, decision on $30b gas project off WA coast looms
Woodside’s proposal to open up Australia’s largest untapped gas resource, the Browse Basin, could be handed to the environment minister for a final decision as soon as next month. Source link
Family battling cancer relies on donations to pay for in-home child care
The government is accused of breaking its promise of cheaper child care, with prices rising for 810 vulnerable families. Source link