Tax time for 2023 has provided an unwelcome surprise for many Australians who have been shocked at the realisation they owe the Australian Taxation Office rather than receiving a return in tax.
Health Minister Mark Butler has rejected calls for the government to urgently splash cash at primary care arguing the existing Medicare system is not fit for purpose.
Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has confirmed the secretary of the Department of Home Affairs is looking into whether the previous government instructed the Australian Border Force to publicly announce the interception of a boat of asylum seekers.