Australia news LIVE: Keating backs Chalmers’ tax changes as Minns slams federal government over income tax; Health workers ‘under-prepared’ to combat Ebola outbreak in the DRC
Former Prime Minister Paul Keating has defended Treasurer Jim Chalmers against criticism of the capital gains tax changes, labeling the dissent as greed. Meanwhile, NSW Premier Chris Minns has criticized the federal government for not providing larger income tax cuts. In health news, a severe diphtheria outbreak has been reported in Australia, and healthcare workers are struggling to manage a significant Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- ▪Paul Keating supports Treasurer Jim Chalmers' capital gains tax changes.
- ▪NSW Premier Chris Minns has criticized the federal government for inadequate income tax cuts.
- ▪A diphtheria outbreak in Australia has resulted in one death and is deemed the worst in decades.
- ▪Healthcare workers in the DRC report being underprepared for the ongoing Ebola outbreak, which has led to 139 suspected deaths.
- ▪US President Donald Trump indicated that negotiations with Iran are nearing completion, despite ongoing tensions.
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Pinned post from 6.45amGo to latestWhat’s making headlines todayBy Emily KaineHello and welcome to our national news live blog for Thursday, May 21. My name is Emily Kaine, and I’ll be helming our coverage for the first part of the day. Here’s what is making news. Former prime minister Paul Keating has accused investors criticising the capital gains tax overhaul of pure greed, leaping to Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ defence. It came on the same day as NSW Premier Chris Minns slammed the government for failing to provide bigger income tax cuts. Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson addressed the National Press Club yesterday, in his post-budget reply speech.
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