Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been on the receiving end of backlash over the travel perks he received from Qantas.

The opposition has criticised Albanese for soliciting 'freebies' from the airline when he was Transport Minister.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this goes against the Prime Minister's 'working-man' image, especially following his purchase of a multi-million dollar NSW property.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been on the receiving end of backlash over the travel perks he received from Qantas.
The opposition has criticised Albanese for soliciting 'freebies' from the airline when he was Transport Minister.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says this goes against the Prime Minister's 'working-man' image, especially following his purchase of a multi-million dollar NSW property.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese coming under fire over free Qantas upgrades

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Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her first Budget in the role, following weeks of speculation.

Predictions indicate people can expect tax rises, a higher capital gains tax and a minimum wage increase.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this will hit business owners and a subset of working people hard. 

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Labour chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to deliver her first Budget in the role, following weeks of speculation.
Predictions indicate people can expect tax rises, a higher capital gains tax and a minimum wage increase.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says this will hit business owners and a subset of working people hard.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on what can be expected from the UK budget

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Spark has reduced its earnings and dividend guidance for the 2025 year, saying its financial performance 'falls short of what is acceptable'.

The company said its operating earnings (Ebitdai) were expected to fall to around $1.12-$1.18 billion in 2025, down 4% from a previous forecast of $1.165-$1.22b.

The company has reduced its dividend forecast from 27.5 cents to 25c, 75% imputed.

Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacks the downturn.

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Spark has reduced its earnings and dividend guidance for the 2025 year, saying its financial performance 'falls short of what is acceptable'.
The company said its operating earnings (Ebitdai) were expected to fall to around $1.12-$1.18 billion in 2025, down 4% from a previous forecast of $1.165-$1.22b.
The company has reduced its dividend forecast from 27.5 cents to 25c, 75% imputed.
Milford Asset Management's Jeremy Hutton unpacks the downturn.
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Jeremy Hutton: Milford Asset Management Equities Analyst on Spark reducing their profit outlook and dividend payout

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The Selwyn District Council welcomes proposed Government reforms to speed up building consents.

The nation's fastest-growing region says any changes that could speed up progress are helpful, as building consents have always been a focus for the Selwyn District Council.

Selwyn District Council Head of Building, Vanessa Mitchell, says this move will free up inspectors to focus on other areas.

"We've been under enormous pressure over the past few years - and we really see advantages in the proposals that have come out."

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The Selwyn District Council welcomes proposed Government reforms to speed up building consents.
The nation's fastest-growing region says any changes that could speed up progress are helpful, as building consents have always been a focus for the Selwyn District Council.
Selwyn District Council Head of Building, Vanessa Mitchell, says this move will free up inspectors to focus on other areas.
"We've been under enormous pressure over the past few years - and we really see advantages in the proposals that have come out."
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Vanessa Mitchell: Selwyn District Council Head of Building on the Government's new building reforms

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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese coming under fire over free Qantas upgrades

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