Nathan Schmidt

1 week ago | perthnow.com.au | Nathan Schmidt |Sarah Keoghan

Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese went all out over the weekend, announcing major cost of living relief for millions of Australians. On Saturday night, the Prime Minister pledged $10 billion to build 100,000 homes exclusively for first homebuyers, as well as access to a five per cent deposit, with the rest to be covered by the government. Mr Dutton put forward a $10 billion plan of his own – a one-off tax cut of up to $1200 for workers earning under $144,000. On Sunday, they switched places.

1 week ago | thewest.com.au | Nathan Schmidt |Sarah Keoghan

Federal election live updates: Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese campaign on day 17

1 week ago | news.com.au | Duncan Evans |Nathan Schmidt |Jessica Wang

Anthony Albanese says Labor will deliver a new $1000 instant tax deduction if re-elected in May, as Labor officially kicks off its re-election campaign in Perth on Sunday. The Prime Minister addressed about 500 party supporters at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre on Sunday afternoon after days of touring Western Australia. Mr Albanese said the new tax deduction would “guarantee everyone can opt for an automatic tax deduction of $1000 on their work expenses” at tax time.

1 week ago | thewest.com.au | Nathan Schmidt |Jessica Wang

Federal election live updates: Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese campaign on day 16

1 week ago | perthnow.com.au | Nathan Schmidt |Jessica Wang

The federal election has morphed into the battle of the cash splashes with both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton set to debut major cost-of-living policies at the Labor and Liberal campaign launches. The Prime Minister will woo first-home buyers with a $10bn bid to build 100,000 homes specifically for people looking to get into the housing market.