Albanese government faces policy challenges on tax, NDIS, and migration
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Anthony Albanese, Jim Chalmers
Australia
June 18, 2026
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The government is struggling with policy implementation regarding tax reforms, NDIS cost-cutting, and migration levels. Tax concessions for small businesses were announced to ease backlash. Net Overseas Migration (NOM) for 2025 was 301,000, remaining above long-term forecasts.
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