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ABC News Business • Jul 01, 2025

Man on trial for allegedly stealing from quadriplegic friend

The case highlights the serious financial impact on a vulnerable individual who experienced significant emotional distress after discovering his funds were reportedly taken by some...

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ABC News Business • Jun 30, 2025

ACT health levy slashed to $100 as part of budget deal with Greens

Canberra homeowners will experience a reduced health levy of $100, lowered from the initially proposed $250, following budget negotiations between the ACT government and the Greens...

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ABC News Business • Jun 26, 2025

'Back to the drawing board': ACT Greens won't support budget's health levy

The rejection of the proposed $250 health levy by the ACT Greens raises uncertainty about the budget’s revenue targets and may necessitate adjustments to funding allocations in hea...

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ABC News Business • Jun 26, 2025

Politician whose career began with streetlights says ACT budget fails on local issues

The opposition leader claims that recent government spending has increased the territory’s budget shortfall and negatively impacted funding for local public services and infrastruc...

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ABC News Business • Jun 25, 2025

Iftekhar's waited 922 days for surgery. He's 'gobsmacked' by a new health levy

The introduction of the ACT government's health levy has sparked concern among residents facing extended surgery delays, highlighting potential financial challenges for individuals...

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ABC News Business • Jun 24, 2025

What cost of living crisis? Barr government goes for broke with revenue grab

The recent ACT budget introduces substantial increases in various taxes and fees, reflecting a significant effort to boost government revenue despite current economic challenges fa...

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ABC News Business • Jun 24, 2025

Ratepayers slugged with new health levy as ACT budget deficit balloons

To address the growing budget shortfall, residents in Canberra will face an additional health-related charge aimed at increasing government revenue and supporting public services f...

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ABC News Business • Jun 24, 2025

Five key takeaways from the ACT budget

The recent ACT budget introduces multiple new charges affecting various sectors, placing increased financial pressure on residents, particularly those who own property, through a r...

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Investing.com Global Mkts • Jun 24, 2025

Dem. Senator introduces act to ban public officials from crypto investments

A newly proposed law aims to prohibit public officials from holding cryptocurrency assets, potentially impacting the transparency and regulatory oversight of digital currency inves...

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ABC News Business • Jun 20, 2025

Federal education minister refers concerns about ANU to regulator

The Australian National University aims to implement a restructuring plan intended to improve its financial stability by reducing expenses by $250 million within the next few years...

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Decrypt • Jun 18, 2025

SENATE PASSES GENIUS ACT, FED DECISION TODAY, US-IRAN THREATS GROW

The recent legislative approval aims to reinforce the US dollar’s global role, while developments in stablecoin adoption and institutional investments indicate growing financial ma...

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ABC News Business • Jun 05, 2025

Concern housing proposal could see 'hodgepodge of unsatisfactory development'

The proposed planning rule changes in Canberra are expected to impact both individual homeowners and large developers financially by enabling increased housing density in suburban...

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Cointelegraph • May 27, 2025

Trump supports bill to buy 1 million BTC — Senator Lummis

If enacted, the proposed legislation would direct federal funds to purchase a significant quantity of Bitcoin over several years, potentially impacting the government's digital ass...

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Decrypt • May 22, 2025

Hours Before Trump Crypto Dinner, Democrats Push Another Bill to Stop President’s Digital Asset Deal...

The proposed legislation aims to restrict the president and close relatives from gaining financial benefits through cryptocurrency activities during the presidential term, potentia...

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ABC News Business • May 20, 2025

Ombudsman scathing of how ACT Revenue Office chases land tax debts

The investigation highlights that the ACT Revenue Office’s methods for collecting outstanding land tax debts may impose substantial financial strain on taxpayers, potentially overl...

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ABC News Business • May 18, 2025

Steph separated from her ex years ago. Then she got a $35,000 bill

Recent notices demanding tens of thousands of dollars from residents have raised concerns about the current stamp duty concession framework, prompting calls for legislative review...

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ABC News Business • May 12, 2025

Operator says he's lost $45K in one month due to Canberra light rail construction

The business owner reported significant monthly revenue declines linked to local infrastructure work, prompting government measures aimed at supporting affected enterprises within...

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ABC News Business • May 09, 2025

Man who stole thousands from Flight Centre facing extradition to ACT

The individual accused of repeatedly evading court appearances is now subject to extradition, highlighting the potential recovery and legal consequences related to significant mone...

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