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michaelwest.com.auworld13 days agoDeveloping
Australian Gas Industry Funds Multimillion-Dollar Campaign Against Proposed Tax
A parliamentary inquiry in Australia heard details of a gas industry advertising campaign opposing a new tax. Shell Australia's country chair testified that her company and others are contributing funds to the effort. Separately, an anti-corruption body found a former New South W…
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Australian Government to Eliminate Howard-Era Private Health Rebate Bonus for Seniors
The Australian government plans to reverse a 2004 policy that provided higher private health insurance rebates for people over 65. This change aims to fund additional aged care spending. The decision was announced by Health Minister Mark Butler on Wednesday.