Following the latest interest rate rise, the Federal Government is facing renewed pressure from unions and economists to reform the 50 per cent Capital Gains Tax ((CGT)) discount, which critics label a "tax avoidance scheme" favouring the wealthiest Australians. While the Treasurer maintains a focus on housing supply, proponents of the reform argue that winding back these concessions could reclaim $20 billion in annual revenue and ease the cost-of-living crisis for the nation’s workforce.
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Folge vom 04.02.2026Capital Gains Tax again under the spotlight following latest rate rise
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Folge vom 04.02.2026Russia blasts an end to the winter truce with UkraineRussia has ended a winter truce that had it and Ukraine agreeing not to attack each other's energy facilities. The 450-drone and 70-missiles attack comes on the eve of another scheduled round of peace talks.
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Folge vom 04.02.2026'Left out': How hate laws leave LGBTIQ+ workers vulnerableNearly half of Australia's LGBTIQ+ workers say they have faced discrimination and harassment in the past year. With hate speech rising in Australia, rights groups say stronger laws and greater legal representation are needed to protect the LGBTIQ+ community from greater harm.
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Folge vom 03.02.2026RBA pulls the trigger on rates; gold and silver reboundThe Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates for the first time since November 2023, hiking the official cash rate to 3.85%. It says it now expects inflation to remain well above its 2-3% target for longer, leaving the door open for further rate increases. For more on this, Stephanie Youssef spoke with HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham. Despite the decision, the Australian share market finished the session strong, amid a strong global stocks rebound that included a gold and silver price recovery. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Mark Gardner, CEO at MPC Markets.