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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
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
Gillard Distances from Slipper and Thompson Scandal

Gillard Distances from Slipper and Thompson Scandal

After weeks of avoiding the issue, Prime Minister Julia Gillard has finally acted and asked Peter Slipper and Craig Thomson to move out of..

April 29, 2012 with 0 Comments
High Earners to Pay 30% Tax for Super

High Earners to Pay 30% Tax for Super

Bad news for high earners but good news for the government. High-earner individuals would have to pay 30 percent tax for their concessional..

April 28, 2012 with 0 Comments
Swan Says Australia’s IMF Contribution Is Small

Swan Says Australia’s IMF Contribution Is Small

Opposition Leader Tony Abbott said the Federal Government should explain to taxpayers why it is giving a large amount to the International..

April 22, 2012 with 0 Comments
Peter Slipper Stands Down

Peter Slipper Stands Down

Peter Slipper has stood down as Speaker of the House of Representatives after being hounded by allegations of sexual harassment and..

April 22, 2012 with 0 Comments
Controversial Questions Meet Tony Abbott In Wantirna

Controversial Questions Meet Tony Abbott In Wantirna

Tony Abbott was peppered with questions from hundreds of supporters when he attended a forum at the Wantirna. Among the issues asked..

April 18, 2012 with 0 Comments
Carbon Tax Debates Heat Up, Milne Fires At Abbott

Carbon Tax Debates Heat Up, Milne Fires At Abbott

Christine Milne warned Opposition leader Tony Abbott that the Greens would block any attempts of the Coalition to scrap the carbon tax...

April 15, 2012 with 0 Comments
Double Baby Bonus For Stay-At-Home Mums

Double Baby Bonus For Stay-At-Home Mums

Would you vote for Tony Abbott if he promises to double the baby bonus to $10,000? This is what Nationals Senator Barnaby Joyce is..

April 15, 2012 with 0 Comments
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