Tag #Cost Of Living

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Australian Election Set for May 3rd: Tax Cuts vs. Fuel Excise at Forefront

Australia's federal election will be held on May 3rd, with Prime Minister Albanese and Opposition Leader Dutton clashing over cost-of-living measures: Labor proposes a personal tax cut, while the Coalition pledges fuel excise cuts and public sector job reductions.

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Coalition to Counter Labor's Tax Cuts with New Cost-of-Living Plan

In response to Labor's $17.1 billion income tax cuts, the Australian Coalition, led by Peter Dutton, will announce a competing cost-of-living relief package on Thursday, including potential gas reservation policies and additional housing initiatives, ahead of a likely Friday election.

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Australia's 2025 Budget: Targeted Cost-of-Living Relief

Australia's 2025 budget, announced on March 25th, offers targeted financial relief to Australians struggling with rising costs, focusing on middle-income earners with income tax cuts, cheaper student loans, expanded home-buying assistance, and increased childcare subsidies, alongside broader measure...

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Australian Budget Prioritizes Cost-of-Living Relief and Long-Term Investments

The Australian government's budget includes \$2,548 average tax cuts, \$1.8 billion in energy bill relief, and a \$33 billion housing plan to address cost of living pressures, alongside significant investments in clean energy and infrastructure, while also projecting a reduced deficit compared to pr...

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Australia Extends Energy Rebates, Reviews Gas Policy Ahead of Budget

Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced a six-month extension of energy rebates and is reviewing a potential gas reservation policy, as the government unveils its federal budget tonight, aiming to shield the economy from global shocks while prioritizing responsible spending.

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Labor Announces $300 Power Bill Relief Ahead of Election

Australia's Labor government will provide $150 in power bill relief to all households and small businesses, followed by two further $75 reductions, costing taxpayers $1.8 billion, to counter rising energy prices, despite a prior unfulfilled promise of a $275 reduction.

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Australian Social Service Delays Feared Amidst Planned Job Cuts

The Australian opposition's plan to cut 41,000 public service jobs could cause delays of weeks or months for social security payments, according to a Labor government analysis. The analysis shows that processing times for various payments would drastically increase.

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UK Spring Statement: Reduced Benefits, Rising Costs, and Inflation

The UK Spring Statement outlines a reduced Universal Credit increase to £106 weekly by 2029-30 for single claimants over 25, a halved health component at £50 for new claimants in 2026-27, a minimum wage rise to £12.21 per hour from April 1st, and an inflation projection of 3.2% this year.

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Australian Budget 2025: $17 Billion in Tax Cuts and Cost-of-Living Relief

Australia's 2025 federal budget includes $1.8 billion for energy bill rebates, $2.6 billion for aged care worker pay rises, $19 billion in student loan debt cuts, and $17 billion in tax cuts, averaging $2548 per taxpayer, aiming to address cost-of-living concerns ahead of the May election.

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Australia's 2025 Budget: Modest Tax Cuts and Worker Rights Reforms

Australia's 2025 federal budget allocates $17 billion to tax cuts, providing additional yearly income of $268 (2026-27) and $536 (2027-28) for those earning $45,000 or more, while simultaneously removing non-compete clauses for workers earning under $175,000, all in a bid to ease cost of living pres...

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UK MPs Get 2.8% Pay Raise, Pending Review

UK MPs will receive a 2.8% pay increase to £93,904 annually in April, mirroring public sector adjustments, although a full review is pending by July. The House of Lords will also see a similar increase in daily attendance allowances.

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Australia's "Pocket Money Politics": Handouts Fuel Inflation and Risk Long-Term Economic Instability

An overwhelming 83% of Australians support increased government spending to combat cost-of-living pressures, despite acknowledging it fuels inflation, creating a politically entrenched cycle of handouts that risks long-term economic instability due to tax churn and a growing public service sector.

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