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Budget week in Australia features high-cost fundraising events linked to budget-night activities, drawing scrutiny from critics.
Independent ACT senator David Pocock says these events amount to cash-for-access and harm democracy.
Ticket prices for Labor’s budget night dinner reach 5,500 Australian dollars, highlighting fundraising scale.
Other fundraisers include the Federal Labor Business Forum and top-tier memberships valued at over $100,000.
Liberal budget-in-reply events also command premium tickets, including dinners at luxury venues.
Some MPs and critics argue politicians are exposed to fundraising pressures across the political spectrum.
Critics say new donation rules next year will require earlier declarations for large contributions.
Analysts say access at fundraisers may be limited to brief interactions with leaders rather than policy influence.
The piece notes the debate centers on money in politics and transparency of donations.
The Guardian frames these fundraisers as a persistence of elite fundraising culture in Australian politics.

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Chalmers says there will be no immediate extension of the 26-cent fuel excise cut in next week’s budget.
Chalmers framed the budget as ‘helpful, not harmful’ in the fight against inflation.
The treasurer signaled possible reforms to negative gearing and CGT discount as part of intergenerational fairness.
Chalmers said the budget would save more than it spends and include contingencies if the economy worsens.
Chalmers noted inflation linked to global events, including the war in the Middle East and oil price pressures.
Labor faces political scrutiny over changes to negative gearing after pre-election vow.
The budget aims to balance cost-of-living relief with broader tax reforms for fairness.
Chalmers emphasized that lower- and middle-class workers would see tax relief through existing measures.
Chalmers framed tax policy as calibrated to conditions and responsible choices.
The budget will be released ahead of next week’s federal budget expectations.

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Australia retains the full EV fringe benefits tax discount for another year to support buyers amid rising fuel costs.
The government plans a three-phase adjustment to the EV incentive through 2029 to improve financial sustainability.
Extended coverage runs until March 2027, after which only EVs under $75,000 keep the full FBT discount.
From 2029, the incentive shifts to a 25% FBT discount for all EVs below the luxury threshold.
Treasury previously estimated the policy would cost $605 million through 2029, later revised to about $10.1 billion.
Officials say the changes aim to encourage a broader range of affordable, lower-cost EV models.
EVs accounted for 15% of new car sales in March, indicating growing demand amid price pressures.
The extension aligns with a broader push to support families switching to EVs during energy price volatility.
The policy has drawn attention to the higher fuel costs and global tensions affecting energy markets.
BYD and other Chinese automakers are highlighted as models reaching affordable price points in Australia.
The government will publish the budget with changes affecting EV incentives in the coming days.

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