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Australia’s Deficit to Be $22 Billion Worse Off Than Originally Predicted
Expected growth figures were also revised downwards.
Government Announces Over $14 Billion of Savings in the Budget
Changes to aged care and the NDIS are ’the biggest structural savings to the budget seen in the past decade,' said Katy Gallagher.
Labor Minister Issues Warning About Public Sector Cuts in Lead up to Next Election
Since the May federal budget, the Coalition has strongly criticised Labor’s plan to create 36,000 new public sector jobs in the forward estimates.
Australia’s Digital ID Comes Into Force
The Digital ID Act commenced in December.
40 Bills in a Day: Labor Government Faces Backlash Over ‘Guillotine Tactics’
On the Senate’s final sitting day of the year, MPs spent the morning debating how to work through the 40 bills.
$60 Million Pledge for More Women to Enter ‘Male-Dominated Industries’
Senator Katy Gallagher said the program aims to tackle barriers to help women thrive in workplaces.
Angus Taylor Challenges PM’s Surplus Claim, Citing Increased Taxation and Spending
In contrast to Taylor’s claims, Chalmers stated that the surplus was achieved not by increasing taxes but by reducing spending.
Prime Minister Backs Tougher Action Against Major Supermarket Chains
Albanese’s comments come as Australia’s major supermarkets face new action from regulators.
Greens Urge Treasurer to Use Powers to Slash Interest Rates
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher said the party has gone ‘out of control.’
Opposition Probes Government’s Economic Management After US Cuts Interest Rates
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says Australia’s interest rate is still lower than the United States, even after today’s rate cut.
Senate Approves 12 Percent Superannuation for New Parents
The Bill will come into effect for children born or adopted post July 1, 2025.
Minister for Women Says Debate on Bill That Defines Gender Too Harmful for Senate
Labor’s Katy Gallagher explained her government’s reason for blocking One Nation’s attempt to reinstate the definition of ’man‘ and ’woman' into law.
Legislation Changes for Senior Public Servants to Face Accountability for Robodebt
The government is introducing legislation which will empower the Australian Public Service Commissioner to investigate former agency heads.
Budget 2024: Labor to Invest $288 Million into Rolling out the National Digital ID
The digital ID system will make cybersecurity ’simpler, safer, and more secure,' says Finance Minister Katy Gallagher.
Digital ID Bill on Agenda in House of Representatives
Parliament promises to be busy in the first week of May, with digital ID and net zero legislation among the bills to be considered, along with the budget.
Mood Sours After PM Asked to Speak At Domestic Violence Rally
The Australian leader’s involvement in the national rallies attracted headlines for the wrong reasons after he was handed the mic to speak.
Major Bank Says 46 Percent of Australians Ready for National Digital ID
The Australian Senate is set to debate the digital ID legislation on Wednesday.
Opinion: Gender Equality Target Is Social Engineering Writ Large
A laudable objective is now being converted into a political imperative by the Albanese government.
Australian Minister in New York to Promote Gender Equality at UN Conference
The trip comes after the Labor government last week announced new measures to tie government procurement to gender targets.
Businesses Will Miss Out on Government Contracts If They Fail to Meet Gender Targets
‘Today, I’m pleased to say that the government will use its purchasing power to better support gender equality outcomes,’ said Minister Katy Gallagher.