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Charity National

Churches consider urgent appeal to Treasurer over tax changes

Churches are considering an urgent submission to Jim Chalmers to shield charities from a potential loss in donations of $3 billion after proposed trust tax changes were kept in Treasury’s policy, despite indications Labor would consider a “carve-out”. Source: The Australian.

Easter National

Political leaders say Easter a time of hope and joy

Politicians have celebrated Easter Sunday as a day of reflection and relaxation, as religious leaders urged ­altruism and understanding amid ­global turmoil and heightened cost-of-living pressures. Source: Daily Telegraph.

National

Enjoy Easter and prepare for tough times ahead: PM

Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to go about the Easter weekend as normal, but warned about grim times ahead and tougher measures to conserve fuel in a rare address to the nation. Source: SMH.

National

PM announces cut in fuel excise, encourages Australians to ‘enjoy’ Easter

Anthony Albanese has urged Australians not to cancel their Easter getaways amid escalating fuel pressures as he announced a cut in fuel excise. Source: Daily Telegraph.