The Taxman IS Coming for You: Jim Chalmers Hires 1,500 ATO Workers

Chalmers confirms huge tax changes

Australian workers have been dubbed the big winner as the government announces the biggest tax shake up in more than two decades.

Federal budget 2026 winners and losers: rich families, overseas travellers and illegal tobacco – summary

Taxpayers and first home buyers are the winners in Labor’s 2026 budget, while rich families could be among the losers. Find out who is better off and who is worse off in Chalmers’ budgetFederal budget 2026 LIVE updates: Australia government budget announcement and speech – latest newsExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastBeing a winner or a loser from the federal budge…

The taxman IS coming for you: Jim Chalmers hires 1,500 ATO workers

The ATO is set to see more than 1000 new staff members, as the government announces a crackdown on tax dodgers.

Schrinner ditches Airbnb crackdown, blames federal budget

Plans to ban short-stay accommodation in some Brisbane areas and require operators to apply for a permit have been scrapped.