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$5000 of Your Tax Goes to Welfare

$5000 of Your Tax Goes to Welfare

An analysis from the Tax Institute revealed that $5000 of the tax paid by an average Aussie worker goes to welfare. Another way of looking..

May 10, 2012 with 0 Comments
Gillard Remains Opposed to Gay Marriage

Gillard Remains Opposed to Gay Marriage

Prime Minister Julia Gillard is firm with her decision to oppose gay marriage even though her American counterpart, US President Barack..

May 10, 2012 with 0 Comments
Federal Budget to Post Surplus: A Lesson in Book Cooking

Federal Budget to Post Surplus: A Lesson in Book Cooking

In his speech, Treasurer Wayne Swan said the Federal Government is expected to have a budget surplus of $1.5 billion.  Opposition leader..

May 9, 2012 with 0 Comments
Government to Help Parents with Kids in School

Government to Help Parents with Kids in School

The Gillard government has announced that it will pay parents up to $820 for every kid in school. The move is the government’s way of..

May 6, 2012 with 0 Comments
Coalition Wins 72 Seats

Coalition Wins 72 Seats

Tony Abbott is clearly celebrating as Opposition’s parliamentary numbers won 72 seats. The victory also marks Nationals MP Tony Crook..

May 6, 2012 with 0 Comments
Albanese: Coalition Must Reveal Ashby Involvement

Albanese: Coalition Must Reveal Ashby Involvement

Federal Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese said the Coalition must disclose its involvement in the James Ashby case. Ashby is a..

May 6, 2012 with 0 Comments
Budget Imposes Tough Love on Single Parents

Budget Imposes Tough Love on Single Parents

The Federal Government is considering adapting a new budget measure aimed at single and unemployed parents. According to reports, the new..

May 4, 2012 with 0 Comments
Changes in Superannuation System Could be Chaotic

Changes in Superannuation System Could be Chaotic

Wayne Swan’s strategy to leak the painful and short sighted aspects of his sacred budget has revealed some worrying policies...

May 2, 2012 with 0 Comments
Swan Warns More Budget Cuts Ahead

Swan Warns More Budget Cuts Ahead

Just before the set Budget discussions in Parliament on May 8, Treasurer Wayne Swan has announced that some $150 billion has been lost from..

April 30, 2012 with 0 Comments
Public Poll Reveals Weakening Confidence on Gillard Government

Public Poll Reveals Weakening Confidence on Gillard Government

A Galaxy poll conducted over the weekend clearly shows that voters are in favor of having Federal elections earlier rather than later. Six..

April 30, 2012 with 0 Comments
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