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Federal Budget 2026: What it means for multicultural communities

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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New program supporting Queensland Migrant Workers rights

A new program supported by the Queensland Council of Unions is providing free information sessions on work entitlements and visa protections for migrant workers.  Around two thirds of migrant workers have experienced wage theft while working in Australia, and the Queensland Migrant WorkWise program gives support to migrant workers by providing information in different languages.  …

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