Albanese Government suffers double parliamentary setback | 9 News Australia

Widow's tax disaster fuels fresh attack on Labor's policy failures

Sky News host Jaimee Rogers criticises the Albanese government for repeatedly announcing major policies before working through the consequences, arguing Australians are paying the price for policy-on-the-run. “Australia has become a country governed by trial and error. Policies are announced first. Questions get answered later,” Ms Rogers said. “After weeks of insisting the policy was right, the government is doing backflips this week. It was around the widow’s tax where negative gearing wouldn't be grandfathered if a couple divorced or a partner died. “What happens to the family whose circumstances change before the government gets around to fixing this policy? Governments aren't supposed to announce legislation and then work out the details afterwards. They're supposed to do the hard work first. “Australians deserve better than governing by correction. This is why people are walking away from the major parties.”

Albanese government urged to go further on tax reform

With federal parliament breaking for the winter, all eyes are on the NSW Labor conference and demands for even more tax reform. Meanwhile, Labor MPs in Victoria are joining calls for a Big Build royal commission. The post Albanese government urged to go further on tax reform appeared first on Crikey.

Massive shake-up to Australia's property market; Hantavirus quarantine lifts | 9 News Australia

There has been a massive shake-up to Australia's property market after the Albanese Government struck a deal with the Greens, guaranteeing crucial support in the Senate. In other news, the six people isolating in WA after holidaying on-board a hantavirus-plagued cruise ship have left quarantine. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU