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Catholic Health Australia (CHA) is urging all political parties and candidates to put health and aged care at the forefront of their campaigns after the Prime Minister called the election today. The peak body is calling for reforms to ensure all Australians have access to quality, affordable, and sustainable healthcare, whether they live in a … Continued
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The Coalition’s budget in reply contained no plan for supporting those on the lowest incomes or addressing the housing affordability crisis. “Nothing in the Coalition’s plan would permanently lift the living standards of those with the least,” said ACOSS CEO Dr Cassandra Goldie AO. “The fuel excise is a short-term, poorly targeted measure. Raising the … Continued
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I said on Tuesday in response to the Budget that “you can smell an election in the air.” After the Leader of the Opposition’s pitch for the top job tonight you can understand why so many Australians, including in Goldstein, voted for Independents at the last election. Pre-election budgets and replies scattering goodies are unfortunately … Continued
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27 March 2025 The Coalition’s proposed cut to the fuel excise for 12 months, as flagged in the Budget Reply speech, is well intended, but will not solve the cost-of-living crisis. “Addressing the financial strain on Australians is a key priority for any government. However, there are more effective ways to ensure that assistance … Continued
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National housing campaign Everybody’s Home said the Coalition’s budget reply fails to fix the housing crisis and instead proposes policies that would make it worse. Everybody’s Home spokesperson Maiy Azize said: “The Coalition’s budget reply fails to offer solutions that will ease the housing crisis and fails to help everyday people who are struggling … Continued
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Cutting the fuel excise could provide short-term relief for motorists but the best way to save money each day, month and year is by driving an EV, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. The Coalition has pledged to cut the tax people pay at the bowser on petrol and diesel by 25c per litre for … Continued
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The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties has tabled the report on its inquiry into the Convention between Australia and the Portuguese Republic for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to Taxes on Income and the Prevention of Tax Evasion and Avoidance (Australia-Portugal Tax Treaty). The treaty is a taxation agreement with Portugal aimed primarily at eliminating double … Continued
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The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit has today published the report of its inquiry into the administration of Commonwealth regulations. The inquiry was informed by audits into regulatory responsibilities of five entities: Department of Health and Aged Care; Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission; Department of Home Affairs; Department of Industry, Science and Resources; and the … Continued
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26 March 2025 Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) has endorsed the Federal Budget’s university and TAFE investments after sustained calls for major reform of the higher education sector. CA ANZ was pleased to see an additional $2.5 billion over 11 years for a new higher education funding system which will provide more … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE 26 March 2025 The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has expressed concern that the Federal Budget lacks adequate funding for the aged care sector. OPAN CEO Craig Gear OAM acknowledged the $291 million in this Budget to continue to deliver on the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, … Continued
