Anthony Albanese embraces Christopher Pyne as Josh Frydenberg looks on yesterday. Photo: Mick Tsikas / AAP

Opinion

Richardson: Let he who is without spin cast the first stone

There’s always a fair bit of spin around budget week, but Tom Richardson can’t recall a previous occasion when the media celebrated a budget that wasn’t actually delivered. And Josh Frydenberg wasn’t the only one selling us a line this week…

News

Cormann hints at extra tax cuts in tomorrow's Budget

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann is preparing the ground for more income tax cuts in Tuesday night’s federal budget.

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Superannuation industry cool on revamp proposals

Australians could retire with more than $500,000 extra in superannuation if the Federal Government revamps the $2.8 trillion sector, according to a landmark report.

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Federal budget war chest could go to tax cuts

The Morrison government has an $11 billion budget war chest ahead of the federal election expected in May, which could mean extra money in voters’ pockets.

Opinion

Australia's 'electric car revolution' won't happen automatically

Despite persistent buzz, the falling cost of electric cars isn’t enough to guarantee sales in Australia, argue Graciela Metternicht and Gail Broadbent.