Nurses say 15 pct pay rise will not hit patient pockets
Nurses have demanded a 15 per cent pay rise and a new report argues the NSW government could achieve it without costing taxpayers a cent.
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Deals beyond ‘baseline’ pay rise could fuel budget pain
Several unions want worker pay packets to rise beyond the NSW government's offer, but critics warn going further could hurt the budget for years.
Renters could be hit in $1.5b ‘sneaky’ budget tax hike
Landlords, holiday-home owners and businesses could be hit with higher taxes in the NSW budget, while $200m has been set aside for homes for regional workers.
Billions spent on consultants amid integrity concerns
Australia is spending billions on consulting services despite transparency issues and conflicts of interests, prompting calls to regulate the industry.
States at odds over coal royalty revenue, GST cut
Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick has hit back at his NSW counterpart over a proposed overhaul of coal royalty revenue in GST calculations.
Migration plan wobble raises questions for opposition
Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor has defended inconsistencies in his party's migration plan, saying the overall point of the exercise is to free up homes.
Off-ramps built into Labor’s future industries agenda
Another era of prosperity is at the heart of the government's new industry plan, yet much hinges on its design to ensure taxpayer funds are used wisely.
Sparks fly over energy bill handouts for the wealthy
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has defended a handout of energy rebates to all households despite calls to have it extended more to those struggling to make ends meet.
NSW ‘big budget winner’ despite $2b GST cut: treasurer
The reviews are rolling in on Tuesday night's federal budget, with two Australian states split on the support they've received from Canberra.
Defence budget boost as New Zealand looks to ‘step up’
Foreign affairs and defence will get a funding boost in the first budget of New Zealand's new government despite campaign pledges to shrink the public service.
NZ government axes $7b in projects as forecasts worsen
New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the previous government were "economic and fiscal vandals", revealing a worsening set of economic forecasts.
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Qld health workers may have been underpaid ‘millions’
Queensland hospital and health workers will be compensated after potentially being underpaid millions, but staff who were overpaid won't be pursued.
Fiery debate over Qld rental bond changes
The Queensland government is defending claims changes to how rental bonds are managed are designed to prop up the state's budget.
Health and handouts in NZ budget spend-up
New Zealand Finance Minister Grant Robertson has delivered health reforms, inflation-fighting handouts, and a $NZ19 billion deficit in the latest budget.