The debt to society is currently forgiven when someone dies – now the government is reconsidering the policy. The Turnbull government is considering the controversial move of collecting tax arrears from the dead, through recovering commercial quantities of phosphorus by… Read More ›
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Morrison Promises Not To Introduce A Budget Surplus Without First Taking It To An Election
Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison has sought to hose down speculation about a potential change to the budget bottom line by ruling out any changes to the current budgetary position without first taking it to an election. In a 300 minute address… Read More ›
Turnbull Unveils Plan To Privatize CSIRO
The Turnbull government has responded to the backlash over cuts to the CSIRO by announcing a new plan to restore the funding through private investment. The Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull told the ABC on Tuesday that he had listened to… Read More ›
Joe Hockey Slips, Falls And Accidentally Puts Fist Through The Australian Economy
Treasurer Joe Hockey is recovering today after yesterday slipping and falling. Thankfully, Mr Hockey was not severely hurt as he was able to steady himself by grabbing at and inadvertently punching the Australian economy. The fall was eerily similar to… Read More ›
Brandis Competency In Question Over Too-Generous Arts Budget
A fortnight after its delivery, Joe Hockey’s ‘dull’ budget is causing unexpected consternation within the LNP, with sources close to the leadership saying questions have been raised over George Brandis’ future after the Arts Minister and Attorney-General was forced to… Read More ›
Joe Hockey Says Hackers Took Charge Of Federal Budget
Soon to be former Treasurer, Joe Hockey has made the extraordinary claim that professional computer hackers hacked into the federal budget and changed the details. A spokesperson for the Treasurer spoke to The (un)Australian about the Treasurer’s claims saying, “It… Read More ›