Amend Section 44 of the Constitution

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide funding for a referendum to amend Section 44 of the Constitution, allowing dual citizens and other disqualified groups to run for office.

The referendum would be held at the same time as the next general election (2027-28), minimising costs to the taxpayer.

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Amend Section 44 of the Constitution

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide funding for a referendum to amend Section 44 of the Constitution, allowing dual citizens and other disqualified groups to run for office.

The referendum would be held at the same time as the next general election (2027-28), minimising costs to the taxpayer.

Read more

Amend Section 44 of the Constitution

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide funding for a referendum to amend Section 44 of the Constitution, allowing dual citizens and other disqualified groups to run for office.

The referendum would be held at the same time as the next general election (2027-28), minimising costs to the taxpayer.

Read more

Amend Section 44 of the Constitution

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide funding for a referendum to amend Section 44 of the Constitution, allowing dual citizens and other disqualified groups to run for office.

The referendum would be held at the same time as the next general election (2027-28), minimising costs to the taxpayer.

Read more

Amend Section 44 of the Constitution

Summary of proposal

The proposal would provide funding for a referendum to amend Section 44 of the Constitution, allowing dual citizens and other disqualified groups to run for office.

The referendum would be held at the same time as the next general election (2027-28), minimising costs to the taxpayer.

Read more

$1,000 instant tax deduction for work-related expenses

Summary of proposal

The proposal would allow taxpayers to choose to claim a $1,000 instant tax deduction instead of claiming individual work-related expenses.

To be eligible for the instant tax deduction, taxpayers must earn labour income.

Taxpayers claiming more than $1,000 in work-related deductions will still be able to do so in the usual way. Charitable donations and other non-work-related deductions would continue to be claimed on top of the instant tax deduction.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026.

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$1,000 instant tax deduction for work-related expenses

Summary of proposal

The proposal would allow taxpayers to choose to claim a $1,000 instant tax deduction instead of claiming individual work-related expenses.

To be eligible for the instant tax deduction, taxpayers must earn labour income.

Taxpayers claiming more than $1,000 in work-related deductions will still be able to do so in the usual way. Charitable donations and other non-work-related deductions would continue to be claimed on top of the instant tax deduction.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026.

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$1,000 instant tax deduction for work-related expenses

Summary of proposal

The proposal would allow taxpayers to choose to claim a $1,000 instant tax deduction instead of claiming individual work-related expenses.

To be eligible for the instant tax deduction, taxpayers must earn labour income.

Taxpayers claiming more than $1,000 in work-related deductions will still be able to do so in the usual way. Charitable donations and other non-work-related deductions would continue to be claimed on top of the instant tax deduction.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026.

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$1,000 instant tax deduction for work-related expenses

Summary of proposal

The proposal would allow taxpayers to choose to claim a $1,000 instant tax deduction instead of claiming individual work-related expenses.

To be eligible for the instant tax deduction, taxpayers must earn labour income.

Taxpayers claiming more than $1,000 in work-related deductions will still be able to do so in the usual way. Charitable donations and other non-work-related deductions would continue to be claimed on top of the instant tax deduction.

The proposal would start on 1 July 2026.

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