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  • 1. Why are we just accepting shoplifting now?

    A Reddit post asking 'Why are we just accepting shoplifting now?' has drawn nearly 2,000 upvotes and comments in r/australia. The community discusses whether rising tolerance for retail theft reflects a breakdown in social norms or a backlash against large corporations.

    r/australia · reddit-subreddit · 1,950 score · 1,941 comments

  • 2. Why do companies do this? Can’t they make their own donation.

    A post in r/AusFinance criticises companies that ask customers to add a charitable donation at the point of sale, questioning why the business does not make the donation itself. The discussion highlights contrasting views on the practice, including whether it yields tax benefits or serves as a PR exercise.

    r/AusFinance · reddit-subreddit · 3,197 score · 864 comments

  • 3. The CGT discount removal is exactly what we've been asking for, so why is everyone losing their minds?

    A Reddit post in r/AusFinance argues that removing the capital gains tax (CGT) discount is exactly what many have called for, yet notes widespread backlash. The discussion reveals sharp disagreement over whether the change should apply to shares as well as property, and whether it will actually help housing affordability.

    r/AusFinance · reddit-subreddit · 1,385 score · 1,152 comments

  • 4. Anthony Albanese visibly emotional after defending Labor’s capital gains tax and negative gearing changes

    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese became visibly emotional while defending Labor’s recent changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing, announced in last week’s federal budget. The Guardian reported that Albanese launched an impassioned argument for the reforms, which have faced intense criticism from opponents.

    r/australia · reddit-subreddit · 1,545 score · 1,022 comments

  • 5. Stop making Australians interview for jobs without knowing if they can afford to live

    A Reddit post in r/australia calling for job advertisements to include salary ranges has gained over 4,200 upvotes and 374 comments. The post argues that requiring candidates to interview without knowing if they can afford to live in the area is unfair and wasteful.

    r/australia · reddit-subreddit · 4,251 score · 374 comments