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Treasurer Jim Chalmers sparked a political row when he announced a tax hike on superannuation concessions for accounts with balances over $3 million, from 15% to 30%, to begin in 2025. Polling indicates the move has broad support from the public, although any change to super is always controversial. Opposition…

In interview with Guardian Australia, Jonathan Mead moves to allay concerns as Aukus partners prepare to announce detailed plans

Documents reveal RBA would ‘consult with the government of the day’ and Peter Dutton has made clear he would support such a move

Vicki Treadell says she raised comments Peter Dutton made last week warning against using UK nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS deal with him, and that she told him she did not believe they were helpful.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has called on the government to exercise spending restraint rather than lift taxes to help the central bank control inflation.

The government acknowledges a growing number of people making financial distress calls to crisis support hotlines, as the Reserve Bank governor says the mental health concerns of Australians weighs heavily on him.

Approval for Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton continues to sag amid cost of living squeeze

Opposition leader suggests it’s racist to say that public policy affects First Nations people differently to other Australians

A federal Newspoll, conducted March 1-4 from a sample of 1,530, gave Labor a 54-46 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll in early February. Primary votes were 37% Labor (down one), 35% Coalition (up one), 10% Greens (down one), 7% One Nation (up one) and…

The latest Newspoll shows a majority of voters approve of the government's superannuation tax plan, but Labour and PM down

Almost two-thirds of voters support the Albanese government's proposed changes to superannuation tax concessions. The latest Newspoll, which is