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Albanese concedes savings needed
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out major cuts to health, education and essential services in December’s mid-year budget update, but conceded savings are required as Labor struggles to curb accelerating inflation. Source: The Guardian.
Bishops of Victoria issue statement on state electionÂ
Ahead of next month’s state election, the bishops of Victoria have issued an election statement highlighting key issues for Catholics to consider when deciding their vote. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Parliament pauses for heartfelt tributes to Helen Haines
A week after independent MP Helen Haines was deliberately struck by a car outside her office, federal MPs yesterday stood to share their reflections on Ms Haines and improving the public discourse in Australia. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
‘Not fair or suitable’: Ombudsman slams assessment algorithm
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has slammed the Albanese Government’s use of a computer algorithm to determine eligibility for aged care and is calling for a system review and legal changes to allow more human judgment to be used in the process. Source: The Australian.
Budget update projects weaker growth and higher unemploymentÂ
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed December’s mid-year budget update will project weaker growth and higher unemployment, as economists warn of a difficult six months ahead for the Australian economy. Source: The Guardian.
Governor-General calls for decency and civility after Haines attack
Governor-General Sam Mostyn has urged Australians to unite behind a new era of decency and civility following the attack on federal independent MP Helen Haines on Monday. Source: The Australian.
Vinnies urges Labor to reject calls to raise GST
The St Vincent de Paul Society is urging the Albanese Government to reject calls for an increase to the Goods and Services Tax, warning it would place an unfair burden on people already struggling through Australia’s escalating cost-of-living crisis.
Security briefing for anxious MPs
Australian intelligence agencies will today brief anxious federal politicians about a worsening security environment as independent MP Helen Haines remains in a critical condition after being struck by a vehicle outside her regional Victorian office. Source: The Age.
Federal MP in critical condition after ‘attack’ outside her office
Federal MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition after she was struck by a four-wheel drive near her office, in what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said was an intentional attack being investigated by counterterrorism police. Source: The Age.