Subscription traps, manipulative sales tactics and hidden fees could be banned under proposed federal laws.
Jim Chalmers
Posted inFederal Politics, Money
Tax cuts kick in today
After a long wait and much political tussling, the stage three tax cuts are finally about to come into effect – and not a moment too soon.
Posted inEnergy, Local News
Any power cost reductions must flow to households: ACCC
We are still feeling the hit from whopping power bills, but it could be worse, an inquiry has found. Read more here.
Posted inNews
Households keep falling behind as rate increases bite
New England borrowers are feeling the squeeze with more mortgage-holders falling behind on their monthly repayments. When will it ease?
Posted inFederal Politics, Health
Rural health still on life support after modest budget
Rural healthcare has received only a modest lifeline in the federal budget, despite the government’s grand vision for the future of Australia’s regions.
Posted inFederal Politics, Health
Local MPs concerned about 60 day prescribing
Local MPs Barnaby Joyce and Mark Coulton are concerned the budget measure to allow 60 day prescribing on some medications will have unintended consequences.
Posted inFederal Politics
Budget 2023: The Highlights
A big surplus, cost of living relief, and so called ‘responsible measures’ were the highlight of tonight’s federal budget.