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Chalmers says Australians ready for hard decisions in May Budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers believes Australians are ready for hard decisions that will form a central part of the May Budget after revealing the economy will struggle for the rest of the decade without major reforms and cuts to government spending. Source: The Age.
Canavan wants Australians to have more babies
Senator Matthew Canavan has never shied away from his Catholic faith, but the new Nationals leader says he is not in the business of salvation – and he warns anyone from thinking the state should be. Source: The Catholic Leader.
RBA warns recession may be unavoidable after raising rates again
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been given a stark warning by the Reserve Bank that a recession may be the only way to drive inflation out of the economy after the bank board split to support a second successive increase in official interest rates. Source: The Age.
Chalmers says no recession but expect more cost-of-living pain
Households can expect significant additional cost-of-living pressures because of the war in the Middle East, with Jim Chalmers confirming that the government expects inflation to rise beyond 4.5 per cent in Australia. Source: The Guardian.
NSW snubs Albanese Government’s housing bonus scheme
The effectiveness of the Albanese Government’s flagship incentive program to reward states and territories for building more homes in a bid to solve the housing crisis has been criticised by the key jurisdiction tasked with building the most new dwellings. Source: The Australian.
Number of Iranian soccer players seeking asylum increases to seven
At least seven members of Iran’s women’s football team have sought asylum in Australia out of fear they will face persecution if they return home. Source: ABC News.
Labor funds 50 new university placements to boost GP numbers
Australian universities will be able to apply for a share of 50 new government-funded medical placements, as Labor doubles down on its pledge to expand access to primary health care. Source: News.com.au.
Qld Government makes last-minute changes to hate speech laws
The Queensland Government has made 11th-hour changes to its hate speech legislation, rolling back extraordinary proposed powers amid widespread criticism. Source: ABC News.
Albanese maintains uncompromising stance on ISIS families
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has voiced compassion for the 23 Australian children detained in Syria, but remains defiant against their desperate pleas to return home. Source: 9news.com.au.