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One Nation Surge Reshapes Political Landscape as New Modelling Suggests Historic Gains
By Michael Keating | Inside Canberra Fresh electoral modelling has suggested Pauline Hanson’s One Nation could be on track for its strongest federal election performance in the party’s history, highlighting a significant shift in Australia’s political landscape and growing voter dissatisfaction with the major parties. The modelling indicates One Nation could secure between 54 and 63…
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Labor’s Senate Deal Reveals Deeper Tax and NDIS Changes as Government Pushes Reforms Through Parliament
The Albanese Government has secured the Senate numbers needed to advance its controversial tax reform package this week, but the details emerging from Tuesday’s press conference suggest the most significant implications may lie beyond the headline housing measures dominating public debate. While ministers continued to frame the package as a fairness and affordability agenda, the…
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Financial Advisers Warn Labor Budget Changes Could Leave Retirees Worse Off
By Michael Keating | Inside Canberra Financial advisers have warned that a range of Federal Budget measures could significantly increase costs for retirees, reduce access to professional financial advice and reshape investment decisions across Australia. The concerns were raised during a roundtable convened by Federal Member for Fisher, Andrew Wallace, bringing together financial planning professionals to…