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Australia news live: Albanese ‘not surprised’ at John Howard criticism of treasurer’s Reserve Bank comments; latest GDP figures due | Australian politics

Albanese says criticism from Howard towards Chalmers ‘not surprising’ Former prime minister, John Howard, has criticised comments from the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, that the RBA is “smashing the economy” with its rate rises. According to The Australian, Howard said, “She […]

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Australia news live: tax breaks on super and housing investments widen gap between rich and poor; CFMEU plan day of protest | Australian politics

Tax breaks fuelling widening wealth gap, new report shows Tax breaks on superannuation and housing investments are fuelling a widening gap between “rich” Australians and those with less money, AAP reports. Anglicare Australia’s Widening the Gap report reveals the richest

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