US EditionVoters back Albanese over Dutton on tax and housing plans
- Labor claims that Australians would be $13,200 worse off under a Dutton-led government due to tax differences, while Dutton argues his relief measures would help families now.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced tax reductions expected to be around $43 per week in 2026-27, alongside plans for 1.2 million new homes.
- Housing ministers from both parties debated policies as rents surged 18%, with Labor defending its record of building 500,000 homes since 2022.
- The Coalition's criticisms included claims that Labor's housing agenda was inadequate and that their infrastructure programs would provide critical support for home buyers.
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Debate: Labor Defends $43 Billion Housing Agenda, Coalition Warns of Major Shortfall
The week started with major housing announcements from both Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. And a few days later on April 16, both parties’ housing ministers took to the debate floor at the National Press Club in Canberra. Here are some of the key takeaways from the debate between Labor’s Housing Minister Clare O’Neil and Shadow Minister Michael Sukkar. Sukkar Says Aussies Worse Off Sukkar came out swinging, c…
The few percent between oblivion and reward
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton shake hands during the first leaders’ debate. Photo: Jason Edwards/AAP “It’s still a close election. It’s still amazing that Dutton has got this close so soon. But the tangible in all of this is that a few percent is all there is between oblivion and reward,” writes political columnist ANDREW HUGHES. Ask any candidate who talks to you what three tangible things they will d…
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