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Tax cuts for Australian workers: What you need to know

Published

9 months ago

March 25, 2025

Every Australian worker will be getting $268 tax cut as part of Anthony Albanese’s bid to win over voters battling the cost-of-living crisis

Tax cuts of $268 for every Aussie worker

Every Australian worker will be getting $268 tax cut as part of Anthony Albanese’s bid to win over voters battling the cost-of-living crisis.

The relief is going up for two years in a row, adding up to $536, as income tax rates are reduced from 2026 and 2027 for Australians in part-time work.

From 1 July 2026, the 16 per cent tax rate for incomes earned between $18,201 to $45,000, will be reduced to 15 per cent – leading to tax relief of $268.

And from 1 July 2027, this tax rate will be reduced further to 14 per cent – producing relief of $536 over two years.

That means every Australian taxpayer earning above $45,000 will get an extra tax cut of $268 in 2026-27 and $536 from 2027-28.

Combined with the stage three tax cuts introduced last year, a worker with a middle income of $72,592 will receive a total tax cut of $1,762 in 2026-27 and $2,030 annually from 2027-28.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the tax cuts, worth $17.1billion plan over four years were part of a plan to give all Australians some relief from rising prices.

‘Every Australian taxpayer will get a tax cut next year and the year after, to top up the tax cuts which began last July,’ he told Parliament.

‘This will take the first tax rate down to its lowest level in more than half a century.

‘The Government’s tax cuts reward participation, encouraging Australians, particularly women, part-time and lower income earners, to take on more hours of work.’

The Treasury Budget papers argued the relief was about addressing bracket creep where those in work pay higher levels of income tax as their pay levels rise to keep up with inflation.

‘These new tax cuts return bracket creep by lowering average tax rates for all taxpayers, especially for low- and middle-income earners,’ it said.

But H&R Block tax expert Mark Chapman told Daily Mail Australia tax thresholds would need to be indexed annually for inflation to tackle bracket creep where routine pay rises see Australians pay more tax.

Labor’s focus on providing tax relief to low-income earners extends the government’s rejigging of the former Coalition government’s stage three tax cuts, which were first legislated in 2019 to start in July 2024.

The Australian government’s tax take is expected to climb to $735.9billion by 2027-28, up from $645.2billion in 2024-25, making up 23.4 per cent of gross domestic product.

Government payments are expected to climb to $777.5billion in 2025-26.

The tax-free threshold is remaining at $18,200.

The 30 per cent marginal tax rate of 30 per cent remains in place for those earning $45,000 to $135,000, as the 37 per cent tax bracket stays in place for those earning between $135,000 and $190,000.

The 45 per cent tax rate remains in place for those on more than $190,000.

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Otti Throughs a Lavish Banquet to Celebrate music Icon, Zigima King, Bright Chimezie

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12 hours ago

December 14, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

It was a night of deserving honour to the Zigima that has shone for decades.

A night of entertainment, joy, excitement and laughter.

Thank you Governor Alex Otti for your intentional dedication to creating a new atmosphere of unity, peace and security, backed by visible transformation in all facets of governance.

Thank you for ensuring that Abia didn’t just rise from the ashes, but that it commenced a progressive journey to greatness in all spheres.

Thank you for choosing to inspire the younger generation by celebrating excellence and great accomplishments.

Happy birthday Bright Chimezie (Zigima)

Ferdinand Ekeoma

December 14, 2025.

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Wike at 58: “You’re a Shinning Star in my Cabinet, Tinubu hails Wike.

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2 days ago

December 13, 2025

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President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on his birthday, December 13.

President Tinubu celebrates with the Minister and former governor of Rivers State, giving thanks to God Almighty for enriching him with a life defined by purpose, service, and courage.

The President describes Chief Wike as an audacious top performer who defies obstacles and delivers results.

President Tinubu acknowledges the ongoing transformation of the Federal Capital Territory through infrastructure expansion, highlighting the Minister’s recent intervention that broke the 14-year logjam in the construction of the Apo-Karshi road.

The President commends Chief Wike for his resilience, can-do attitude, and commitment to excellence in all assignments.

President Tinubu thanks the Minister for his consistent efforts in delivering results and wishes him a happy birthday and strength to further his good work in the FCT.

“Nyesom Wike has been one of the shining stars in the cabinet, an exceptional performer, developing infrastructure in the Federal capital as never seen before and proving that his moniker as ‘Mr Project’ is not limited to his home state of Rivers.

“I commend him for being one of the champions of our Renewed Hope Agenda, even though he belongs to another party and wish him well as he marks another year in his life journey”.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information and Strategy)
December 13, 2025

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Lady cries out after her brother was knocked down by keke on his way to early morning test at UniAbuja, faces possible leg amputation

Published

2 days ago

December 13, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

A visibly distressed lady has cried out over a tragic accident involving her younger brother, a student of the University of Abuja.

According to her account, the incident occurred in the early hours of the morning when students were struggling to get to school for a test allegedly scheduled around 5 a.m.

She explained that while her brother and a coursemate were trying to cross the road in front of the University of Abuja, a commercial tricycle (keke), reportedly driving against traffic, knocked them down.

As of the time she shared the video, her brother was said to be unconscious and already being prepared for surgery. Doctors, she stated, described his condition as critical, adding that there was a possibility his leg might have to be amputated.

The lady further claimed that although the tricycle rider was arrested, there were moves to release him, and that the school authorities had not reached out or offered any form of support since the incident.

She also revealed that the hospital initially rejected her brother due to the seriousness of his condition before eventually admitting him, while medical bills continued to pile up beyond what she could afford.

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