Morrison warns big banks to absorb new tax
The federal government and Australia's five largest banks are on a collision course.
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James Massola
James Massola is chief political correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, based at Parliament House
Shorten to fight for deficit levy in class-warfare budget reply
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Morrison flags further action if housing market fails to cool
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Bowen says Labor looking at similar 'good debt' change
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New budget rules allow Treasurer to boost spending on big projects
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Malcolm Turnbull dampens talk of affordable housing focus in budget
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Labor hits foreigners, vacant properties and super funds
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