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The dirty secret at the heart of the projected budget surplus: much higher tax bills

Written by Peter Martin, Visiting Fellow, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

Bill shocks are the flipside of a surplus built on higher tax collections and tighter access to support payments.Shutterstcok

The budget is bouncing out of deficit and is set to stay in surplus for the decade to come.

That’s what the April budget and the final budget outcome for 2018-19 tell us, and Thursday’s report from the...

NZ’s over-reliance on roads for freight means natural disasters hit even harder. But there is a fix
In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, the driving time between Napier and Wairoa stretched from 90 minutes to over six hours…
‘The pay is not worth the stress’: research finds 10% of lawyers plan to quit within a year
Momentum studio/ShutterstockNo one goes into the legal profession thinking it is going to be easy. Long working hours are fai…
In the trade war, China has moved to curb supply of critical minerals. Can Australia seize the moment?
China has placed curbs on exports of rare germanium and gallium which are critical in manufacturing.ShutterstockIn the escala…
Could you accidentally sign a contract by texting an emoji? Here’s what the law says
Parkova/ShutterstockCould someone take you to court over an agreement you made – or at least appeared to make – b…
Half of Australian landlords sell their investments after 2 years, adding to renters’ insecurity
Marc Bruxelle/ShutterstockAustralia’s renters have to battle rising rents and a lack of available properties. They also…
We compared the Labor and Coalition’s income tax proposals to see who benefits most
ShutterstockWe now have the competing bids for our votes by the alternative governments on income tax policy. From Labor, fut…

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
A Privileged Insight into the Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana Situated in the traditional village of Pererenan near Canggu, Villa Sabana is peacefully secluded in a semi-rural setting where…

Dual Living Homes in Sydney: Smart Design for Modern Living
Dual living homes are growing in popularity in Sydney due to rising housing costs and shifting family dynamics. Smart layouts with privacy and flexibility allow multiple households to live…

lessons from the Foodora bunfight
Foodora was struggling in Australia even before regulators took an interest in its cost-minimisation measures.ArliftAtoz2205 / Shutterstock.comHad Foodora’s Australian operations not already gone into voluntary administration, the November 16 decision…
Jim Chalmers wants a truly independent RBA. He should be careful what he wishes for
Might Jim Chalmers have forgotten Labor Party history? The treasurer says he is on board with all of the recommendations of the independent review of the Reserve Bank. One of…
Understanding fractions and how to solve them
Math is a vast subject, to say that someone can learn all the necessary concepts in a day is utter foolishness. One such aspect in the learning process which is…

Cutting edge AI technology designed for doctors to reduce patient wait times launched in NZ

New Zealand specialist doctors now have access to Artificial Intelligence technology to help reduce patient wait times and experts say it could be...

Launchd Takes Off: Former AFL Stars Lead Tech-Powered Platform Set to Disrupt Talent and Influencer Marketing

Backed by Institutional Capital, Launchd Combines Five Leading Agencies and Smart Technology to Deliver Measurable Results Influencer marketing i...

Meet the Australian fintech unlocking rewards for small businesses

Small businesses make up 98 per cent of all businesses in Australia, yet they continue to bear the brunt of economic uncertainty. According to Credi...

Teleperformance (TP) Business Insights Report Reveals Key Shifts in Consumer Behaviour

TP’s Business Insights report into consumer behaviors and preferences, taking in more than 57,000 respondents across 19 sectors, is shedding new li...

HubSpot launches platform-wide AI tools to help businesses close the adoption gap

HubSpot today unveiled more than 200 updates across its customer platform to help businesses grow better. The release introduces smarter tools, new AI...

Why Every Leader Needs a Personal Branding Strategy in 2025

One of the best investments you can make in 2025? Your Personal Brand.In today’s competitive and digitally driven business world, authenticity and...