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The ACCC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Australia on which we live and work. Join our team of smart and dedicated people from all walks of life to collaborate on meaningful matters and make a significant and lasting impact for all of Australia. We’ll be investigating a number of businesses for making potentially false or misleading environmental claims. “We prioritise the issues impacting the Australian economy, consumers and businesses in Australia.”

The Western Australian government is now spending more per head of population than debt-ridden Victoria. Opposition Leader Jess Wilson concedes it would take time to reduce debt and interest repayments. The royal commission into antisemitism has been told the Jewish community feels ‘exhausted’ by the hypervigilance required to navigate their daily lives Queensland’s only pumped hydro project under construction is delayed, adding further pressure to the state government’s energy plans. A government with a massive parliamentary majority, an opposition in disarray and no election imminent.

But his tax hit isn’t backed with big-bang reform to expand the economy. Changes to negative gearing and tax increases on trusts and capital gains have heralded the end of preferential treatment of asset wealth. Laurence Escalante is accused of assaulting a woman, stealing several items and causing damage to a property.

The ASX-listed giant is hauling a group of offshore gaming companies into a UK courtroom, alleging that they have ripped off one of its most popular slot games. Chief executive Trevor Croker sought to ease investor concerns after a disappointing half-year result took $3 billion off its market cap. The poker machine business says it met all its ASX disclosure obligations. The pokies manufacturer is planning to release new hardware in Europe and Asia, which it believes could take further market share from competitors. Shares fall; analysts back MinRes’ $1.2bn POSCO deal; ARN Media issues profit warning; Flight Centre reports strong demand; Aristocrat profit up 9 per cent. The poker machine maker hit the hedge fund’s performance last month, but Totus is betting on a wave of passive money to drive the share price higher.

This may be a voucher that can be used for food, fuel, or other practical needs, or we may refer you to other services for casework, financial counselling, or other practical or emotional support. If debt is building up, you’re having trouble paying your rent, buying food for your family or simply feeling overwhelmed by your financial situation — help is available. We can help you get your financial stress and money problems under control. If a business has size and growth, management has a vision, and everyone executes as promised, the local market can still provide a red carpet treatment.

The new devices allow punters to place live bets during major sporting events inside Tabcorp’s venues. The casinos operated by Australian billionaires are accused of flouting Maryland’s gambling laws, and prosecutors want to see maximum financial penalties. Access and manage your vacant residential land tax information. Pay land tax and vacant residential land tax by instalments.

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The minimum tax rate rips a key tool of wealth building used by millions of richer Australians and has a particular sting for so-called bucket companies. Energy Minister Chris Bowen will drastically scale back subsidies for green hydrogen programs as the government ploughs funds into its petrol and diesel stocks. Jewish Australians have been rejected in the arts, at writers’ festivals and even in online gaming, the antisemitism royal commission heard.

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Court documents reveal details of the allegations against Perth gaming billionaire Laurence Escalante, who’s facing several assault and drug charges Gillon McLachlan’s new live betting product, tap in play, is expected to be rolled out this year. Hosting season openers in Las Vegas was supposed to help the NRL grab a slice of the world’s biggest sports fan and betting market.

Our three tax cuts, instant deduction and the new offset are the equivalent of up to $54 back in the average earner’s pocket each week. Major investors are increasingly worried about the hype around artificial intelligence stocks driving US markets to repeated records as war boosts inflation. DGR Global shareholders hit the jackpot when a Chinese suitor bought SolGold, but will they ever see the money? The $59.3 million valuation of the copyright was based on Deloitte estimates, but tax authorities have claimed it should have been closer to just $4 million. The bank had attempted to sell the investments platform, but could not find a buyer at an acceptable price, instead merging it with its Asgard business. The annual wages and salaries bill for government sector workers are forecast to plateau at about $32.6 billion in 2030.

The Australian gaming machine giant payid online pokies is suing its ASX-listed competitor Light & Wonder, claiming it stole the technology behind a popular Dragon Link product.

The 2026 budget contains taxes on higher education providers and departing Australia, infrastructure cost blowouts, and a crackdown on school disability funding. Most investors selling property, shares and other assets will pay more tax once the new model to index the cost base of an asset to inflation is bedded down. The country’s major developers say the lack of tax relief in the Victorian and West Australian budgets has made federal government measures more pressing. The treasurer’s fifth budget confirms intentions to put higher taxes on wealth but without reducing income taxes, cutting spending or boosting productivity. Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the changes will make the system fairer and help young people get into the property market.

The gaming group’s CEO, Matt Wilson, discusses its strategy, what businesses it might acquire, and how they are managing the Trump-led trade volatility. South of the border, this luxury jungle property thrums with mysterious spirits – and we’re not talking about the 3500-bottle tequila collection. Now some are shifting focus and teaching people how to feel good. Psychologists have long focused on treating depression, on making people feel less bad. Lenders are preparing to bolster the card payment system with ‘post quantum cryptography’ by 2030 to protect customers from further danger.