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Federal Budget 2026: Migration and tax reform rejections from Coalition

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Opposition Leader Angus Taylor delivered his Budget reply on Thursday night, showcasing policies the Coalition government will work on if they win the next election. The Coalition has criticised Labor’s proposed tax reforms, saying it won’t help Australians with the cost of living. Migration and a rejection of any net zero policy were some of …

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Federal Budget 2026: Gaps in first nation’s funding

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New measures targeting health and community services have been allocated in this week’s Federal Budget announcement.  However, questions remain on how much of it will reach Aboriginal communities. VACCHO has been calling for stronger investment in culturally safe care from aged care and mental health to chronic disease prevention and NDIS access.  The organisation is now assessing whether this …

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Federal Budget 2026: What it means for multicultural communities

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Amid proposed reforms to negative gearing and Capital Gains Tax discounts, this week’s Federal Budget also delivered The Working Australians Tax Offset providing a tax offset of $250 for each worker, which would be equivalent to $5 a week from mid 2027.  What benefits could these offer to Australians and multicultural communities?  Image: Pexels Mart Production Produced By: …

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30,000 deaf Australians at risk of losing accessible news platform

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A daily news bulletin covering major national issues for Deaf Australians is at risk of being shut down without guaranteed funding in the upcoming federal budget. The Federal Government currently provides permanent funding for news delivered in more than 60 spoken languages, and Deaf Connect, the operator Auslan90, is advocating for similar funding. Powerd Media …

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