From October 1st, first-time home buyers will be able to purchase a home with a deposit of just 5%, with the government guaranteeing a portion of the loan.

Shadow Housing Minister, Senator Andrew Bragg, joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to explain why the coalition immediately slammed the scheme as 'bizarre and ridiculous'.

From October 1st, first-time home buyers will be able to purchase a home with a deposit of just 5%, with the government guaranteeing a portion of the loan.
Shadow Housing Minister, Senator Andrew Bragg, joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to explain why the coalition immediately slammed the scheme as 'bizarre and ridiculous'.

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Government fast tracks new home ownership scheme

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Ministry of Common Sense is back with James Mathias exposing the bizarre complexity of Australia's industrial relations, where waitstaff are paid differently just for carrying a plate away from a table versus to it. 

Discover why "common sense" is disappearing from our workplaces and how 122 different awards are making it nearly impossible for small businesses to survive.

Ministry of Common Sense is back with James Mathias exposing the bizarre complexity of Australia's industrial relations, where waitstaff are paid differently just for carrying a plate away from a table versus to it. 
Discover why "common sense" is disappearing from our workplaces and how 122 different awards are making it nearly impossible for small businesses to survive.

Why Australia’s "insane" 122-award system is killing your local cafe

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Tens of thousands of South East Queensland commuters are facing a "rancid" journey home as a snap strike by rail and bus unions brings the network to a standstill. 

While the state government and Queensland Rail call the action "outrageous" during a fuel crisis, the union insists their members are sitting at their desks ready to work if the trains are allowed to run.

Tens of thousands of South East Queensland commuters are facing a "rancid" journey home as a snap strike by rail and bus unions brings the network to a standstill. 
While the state government and Queensland Rail call the action "outrageous" during a fuel crisis, the union insists their members are sitting at their desks ready to work if the trains are allowed to run.

News Deep Dive: Commuters stranded as QR and Unions trade blame

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Government fast tracks new home ownership scheme

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