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Many parents – mostly mothers – lose family payments from the first dollar they earn. Here’s how we could fix it
The current family tax benefits system is outdated and unfair for families navigating work and care responsibilities. Simplifying family payments would encourage paid work, while aligning with past parental leave pay and childcare policy changes. This will make life easier for Australia’s working families and contribute to productivity to benefit us all.
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Private health insurers want to fund more out-of-hospital care. But the Productivity Commission has other ideas
Here’s why the Productivity Commission made the right call about private health insurers and what would have happened if they had their way.
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The government has asked for bold proposals. Maybe it’s time to consider taxing the family home
The Australian government has “an appetite to be bold and ambitious” in its economic reform agenda. Here, we serve some food for thought – the taxation of owner-occupied housing. This may seem distasteful, but there are some strong arguments for doing so.
