Budget 2022 live updates: federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivers budget speech with cash payments and tax relief – latest news

Budget 2022 live updates: federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg delivers budget speech with cash payments and tax relief – latest news

9.52am BST 09:52 In lockup, we got a late delivery of the defence media statement, hand-delivered. Why the delay? It might have something to do with veterans’ affairs and defence personnel minister, Andrew Gee, declaring he would quit cabinet if the backlog of veterans’ claims wasn’t cleared. There he is, in the release, listing a … Read more

Australia news live updates: 14 more Covid deaths; evacuation orders for parts of northern NSW; budget to address cost of living

Australia news live updates: 14 more Covid deaths; evacuation orders for parts of northern NSW; budget to address cost of living

NSW paramedics are taking industrial action in a bid to force meetings with the government to secure pay rises and more staff, Jack Gramenz from AAP reports. Members of the Australia Paramedics Association will throughout Tuesday refuse to transfer stations from the one where they start their shift to fill roster gaps, as well as … Read more