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Do we really ‘work half the week’ just to pay tax?

Do we really ‘work half the week’ just to pay tax?

The next federal election in 2028 looks set to be a battle of the tax plans. Treasurer Jim Chalmers has dropped hints Labor may deliver more tax cuts...

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Helen Hodgson

Do Australians really ‘work half the week’ just to pay their income tax? See for yourself

Do Australians really ‘work half the week’ just to pay their income tax? See for yourself

Do some people work ‘Monday, Tuesday, and half of Wednesday for yourself, and then Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for the government’? No, they...

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Helen Hodgson

Soon, your boss will have to pay your wages and super at the same time. Here’s how everyone could benefit

Your wages go into your bank account every week or two. So why isn’t your super paid at the same time?

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Helen Hodgson

Post-election tax reform is the key to reversing Australia’s growing wealth divide

Several options are available for meaningful tax reform, that would make Australia a fairer place for all generations. All it will take is some...

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Helen Hodgson