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Chalmers says tax changes will benefit ‘the many’ rather than ‘the few’
The Albanese Government, in an election promise backflip, will overhaul stage 3 tax cuts, leaving most Australians with extra cash in their pocket when the measures take effect in July. Source: ABC News.
Labor ‘looking at’ cost-of-living relief for low- and middle-income earners
Low- and middle-income earners could receive additional cost-of-living relief, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has indicated, as federal Labor politicians return to Canberra early to decide whether to take further action. Source: Canberra Times.
Albanese recalls MPs two weeks early to tackle cost-of-living crisis
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called Labor MPs back to Canberra nearly two weeks early to discuss the cost-of-living crisis facing Australian households. Source: ABC News.
Community advocates urge Government to drop tax cuts
Controversial tax cuts that would benefit high earners must be scrapped to fund desperately needed cost-of-living relief, welfare advocates say. Source: The New Daily.
Albanese hints at more cost-of-living relief
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has hinted that more assistance could be provided to families before the May budget, signalling a shift in the Government’s position as the political pressure from rising living costs intensifies. Source: Canberra Times.
Claims welfare boost unaffordable don’t stack up: Vinnies
The St Vincent de Paul Society says the Albanese Government’s claim that welfare payment increases are unaffordable and would fuel inflation “lacks economic sense” and is a “heartless response to the many Australians living at or below the poverty line”.
Government sets priority to battle cost of living crisis
Anthony Albanese says his Government is looking at new ways to tackle Australia’s cost of living crisis in 2024 as households battle the pain of high inflation ahead of Christmas. Source: NCA Newswire.
Budget bottom line improves but households remain under pressure
Australia’s Budget is on track for a small deficit but households remain under pressure with slow wage growth and no new cost of living support. Source: 9news.com.au.
Vinnies data shows big jump in number of people seeking assistance
Annual data from the St Vincent de Paul Society has exposed the depth of the cost-of-living crisis, as more and more people seek financial assistance while struggling to make ends meet. Source: News.com.au.