National Biggest winners and losers in federal budget revealed By AAP Newswire May 9, 2023 The biggest winners and losers from the federal budget have finally been revealed. -AAP Image WINNERS AND LOSERS IN THE 2023/24 BUDGET Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content WINNERS Welfare recipients - Extra $40 a fortnight Aged care workers - 15 per cent pay rise Clean energy sector - Incentives for households and businesses Renters - 15 per cent lift in Commonwealth Rent Assistance Patients - More bulk-billing and after-hours care -- LOSERS Smokers - Five per cent hike in tax every year for three years Multinationals - 15 per cent global minimum tax Wealthy retirees - Higher tax for balances over $3 million Offshore gas producers - Extra revenue from Petroleum Resource Rent Tax By AAP Newswire Australian Associated Press
National Liberals launch high-level probe into election drubbingA former senator and state minister will jointly spearhead a review into the Liberal Party's disastrous federal election loss. By AAP Newswire
National 'You worry': fears in Iranian community after bombingLike many Iranians in Australia, Kambiz Razmara has been watching images coming out of his former country with a great deal of uncertainty. By AAP Newswire
National Alleged killer faces court after body found in bushA man has been charged with murdering a woman whose body was dumped in bushland some time ago. By AAP Newswire
National Reporter's prison torture cost of political posturingWhen leaving a Chinese prison after more than three years inside, Cheng Lei was warned by a guard not to write about her experience. By AAP Newswire