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Yes, it should be one of the happiest days of your life - but it can also be one of the most expensive. From making your own decorations to compiling your own playlist, here are some simple ways to make sure a hefty budget doesn’t overshadow the big day.
The increase in personal tax through the Medicare levy is reflective of a broader increasing reliance on the PAYG taxpayer.
Here's how to make your money last.
It's not just school-leavers; a woman in her thirties might think twice about part-time study given the debt she would be taking on.
Housing affordability is one of those reasons.
But, he says, the Medicare Levy increase should be applied equally.
In Australia, the 'precariat' is growing.
He wants to know where the victory march is.
Tax cuts for big companies, punitive measures for poor people, and no mention of climate change.
And he's accusing the PM of favouring millionaires over the middle class.