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The tobacco figure is one item in a broader set of Coalition costings worth $31.3 billion over four years. The other items are $9.4 billion from climate programs, $7.3 billion from industry subsidies, $4.7 billion from housing programs and $2 billion from removing welfare …

The ABS monthly Consumer Price Index showed annual inflation of 4.3% in the 12 months to September 2026, up from 4.0% in August. Annual trimmed mean inflation was 3.6%. Fuel was the standout: automotive fuel prices rose 9.4% in the month, attributed to higher …

The PBO projects the average personal income tax rate rising from 24.9% in 2026-27 to 28.6% by 2036-37, assuming no new tax policy. It says most of that rise comes from bracket creep. Bracket creep happens when wages rise with inflation or productivity but …

The private health insurance rebate is a government contribution towards premiums, usually taken as a lower premium or claimed back through the tax return. The rebate depends on the age of the oldest person covered by the policy and the income tier the household …

According to reports, Private Healthcare Australia proposed lifting the surcharge to 1.5% for Tier 1 earners and to 3% for Tiers 2 and 3. The industry group estimates the change would raise a net $410 million and bring 383,000 more people into private cover. …

Senator Shoebridge, who has succeeded Larissa Waters as Greens leader, used his National Press Club speech on 28 October to pitch lifting the tax-free threshold from $18,200 to $26,000. According to the ABC, the tax change would be worth up to $1,092 a year, …

According to the Commission's inquiry page, the final report on GST distribution is due to the government by 31 December 2026. The inquiry has already passed several milestones: the interim report was released on 14 August, public hearings were held from 14 to 18 …