AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBudget Plans: The Coalition says scrapping the Housing Australia Future Fund, ARENA and the National Reconstruction Fund could free $31 billion for tax cuts. The savings would improve the headline cash balance, not reduce the underlying deficit, and the costings exclude the proposed tax cuts and other promises. Parliamentary Safety: Security upgrades are being accelerated for at least nine MPs’ electorate offices, with extra measures planned for Parliament House, after the alleged attack on Helen Haines and other reported threats. Critical Minerals: The government is shifting its strategy towards refining and processing, aiming to capture more value from Australia’s mineral resources as supply-chain competition intensifies. Public Accountability: Complaints to the Tax Ombudsman about the ATO rose 74% in six months, with debt collection and payment issues among the leading concerns. Charities: The ACNC’s annual report, tabled in Parliament, details significant growth in Australia’s charity sector.
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