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The fuel crisis is about to whack Australia. Jim Chalmers’ budget must tread a fine line between panic and preparation

As the economy turns south, the treasurer will be faced with choices in how he responds. This calm before the shitstorm is an opportunity for reforms to energy, the NDIS and housing

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News live: King Charles praises ‘ambitious’ Aukus and expresses pride in Australia in speech to US Congress
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Nuclear submarine mentioned in part of king’s speech that emphasised defence ties. Follow today’s news live

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News live: King Charles praises ‘ambitious’ Aukus and expresses pride in Australia in speech to US Congress
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Nuclear submarine mentioned in part of king’s speech that emphasised defence ties. Follow today’s news live

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Minister says Australia ‘ill-prepared’ for conflict – as it happened
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News live: shadow defence minister says Australia ‘ill-prepared’ for conflict; WA man dies after being swept from rocks
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Australia news live: NT police investigating man they believe led away missing girl; NSW public transport to get $820m ticketing upgrade
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Capital gains discounts were meant to usher in an Australia of ‘shareholders’ – not property speculators | Saul Eslake
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Defenders of the Howard-era discount say ‘if you tax something more, you’ll get less of it’. But less investors in the housing market is a good thing

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Capital gains discounts were meant to usher in an Australia of ‘shareholders’ – not property speculators

Defenders of the Howard-era discount say ‘if you tax something more, you’ll get less of it’. But less investors in the housing market is a good thing

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Australia news live: NT police investigating man they believe led away missing girl; NSW public transport to get $820m ticketing upgrade
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Meanwhile UK House of Commons inquiry into Aukus reveals ‘shortcomings and failings’ in delivery of submarine plan. Follow today’s news live

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