Politics
Federal
Scott Morrison's dilemma: Avo toast and early surplus mightn't cut it
Midway through an interview about Tuesday's budget, Deloitte partner Nicki Hutley makes an intriguing suggestion.
- by Peter Martin & Mark Kenny
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Best of Fairfax cartoons May 5, 2018
Fairfax Media's talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their humorous version of the news of the day.
David Pope: The Canberra Times editorial cartoonist's latest work
Cartoons from The Canberra Times editorial artist.
South China Seas
Australia, US challenge Beijing's 'defensive' missiles in South China Sea
Australia is worried about Chinese missiles in key waters, while defence analysts dismiss Beijing's claims the moves were purely defensive.
- by David Wroe
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Federal budget
Young Aussies to bear burden of budget repair task
As the government prepares to announce pre-election income tax cuts, there are warnings the burden of budget repair is being left to future generations.
- by Jessica Irvine
Citizenship crisis
Parliamentary inquiry to recommend referendum allowing MPs be dual citizens
But the government is hesitant about the idea, sceptical that the public would support change.
- by Fergus Hunter
Scott Morrison to cut taxes on kegs
Treasurer Scott Morrison will sweeten the deal for craft beer connoisseurs in next week's federal budget by cutting an 'outdated and ridiculous' tax rate applied to kegs.
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Public service
Turnbull unveils independent review of federal bureaucracy
Inquiry may lead to biggest overhaul of the public service in more than 45 years.
- by Markus Mannheim, Doug Dingwall & Sally Whyte
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.