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No, federal government does not spend $1tn each year

A social media post makes multiple claims about how much the Australian government spends each year, but several of the figures are wrong.

AAP

The Coalition has dubbed the trust changes in Labor’s budget a ‘death tax’. Experts say that’s wrong

The opposition has dusted off an infamous scare campaign. So what exactly is changing?

The Guardian - AU

How do we decide if a tax is good or bad? And which ones are ‘damaging’ Australia’s economy?

Experts say stamp duties and income taxes have a much higher burden than more efficient policies, such as GST

The Guardian - AU

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Coalition, Labor miss the mark on $347b spending claim

The opposition's claim Labor has added $350 billion in spending omits the impact of inflation, while Labor's response misconstrues the coalition's planned cuts.

AAP

Why more flying foxes are making their way to the ACT

Canberra wildlife carers have been inundated with calls for help.

The Canberra Times

Election promises should be costed before polling day, otherwise it's too late

Wouldn’t you know it? Last Thursday the Parliamentary Budget Office released more than 1,000 pages of costings, for promises in the election we just had.

The Conversation

Common Ground Dickson due to be completed in coming months

The 40-unit project will house people experiencing homelessness and will also have affordable rentals.

The Canberra Times

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Brendan O'Connor says defence spending under the Howard and Rudd-Gillard governments was similar, on average. Is that correct?

Shadow Defence Minister Brendan O'Connor says the Howard and Rudd-Gillard governments both spend 1.7 to 1.8 per cent of GDP on defence. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

ABC News

‘Running out of food’: Farmers warn climate crisis will empty shelves and raise food prices

Empty supermarket shelves will become a common sight unless urgent action is taken to combat climate change, a new report has warned.

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