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Once the tax cuts are introduced, it'll mean everyone earning between $45,000 and $200,000 will pay 30 per cent in tax.

The Victorian election will be held in three months, on November 26. A Victorian state Newspoll, conducted August 22-25 from a sample of 1,027, gave Labor a 56-44 lead (57.3-42.7 at the 2018 election). Primary votes were 41% Labor (42.9% at election), 36% Coalition (35.2%), 13% Greens (10.7%) and 10%…

A rash of major health announcements is sure to spread further before the state election – but the devil is in the detail

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

Hundreds of thousands of Australians who were affected by the Robodebt scheme are hoping for answers from the former government.

Councillor to contest for third time in Sandringham with backing of group that campaigned for independent federal MP Zoe Daniel

David Littleproud runs his own race. In opposition he’s Nationals leader first and Coalitionist second. Thus he was quick out of the blocks criticising Scott Morrison’s power grab, and when Peter Dutton rejected an invitation to next week’s jobs and skills summit, Littleproud said he wanted to go.

Anthony Albanese labels saga a ‘human tragedy’ as former Queensland chief justice Catherine Holmes set to lead inquiry into Centrelink debt recovery scheme

Tony Burke has promised a renewed focus on the arts and a suite of reforms to support the sector – but is staying quiet on the question of funding.