How the new policy will work, what it actually means for families and the economy, and how it compares to Labor’s policy
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Author: Kate Griffiths
Is Labor’s childcare policy welfare for the well-off?
Why cheaper childcare is an economic reform and who benefits
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Explainer: the argument over personal income tax cuts
Tomorrow’s Budget is likely to feature personal income tax cuts – this piece explains the policy choices, who benefits, and the key things to look out for
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Three things the new donations data tell us about the 2019 federal election
Nine months after the 2019 federal election the donations data is finally out – here’s what it reveals about money in Australian politics
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Who contributes to policy reviews?
Do some people have too much influence over public policy in Australia? This blog post shows that older people, and men, were heavily over-represented in submissions to the 2015 Tax White Paper.
What the Coalition’s tax plan means for high-income earners and the tax system
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has been dodging questions on how much high-income earners will benefit from his tax plan and what it means for the progressivity of Australia’s tax system. Here are the answers.
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