Australia news LIVE: Keating backs Chalmers’ tax changes as Minns slams federal government over income tax; Health workers ‘under-prepared’ to combat Ebola outbreak in the DRC

Emily KaineUpdated May 21, 2026 — 7:06am,first published 6:45amWhat’s making headlines todayBy Emily KaineHello and welcome to our national news live blog for Thursday, May 21. My name is Emily Kaine, and...

Australia news LIVE: Keating backs Chalmers’ tax changes as Minns slams federal government over income tax; Health workers ‘under-prepared’ to combat Ebola outbreak in the DRC. Emily Kaine Updated May 21, 2026 — 7:06am, first published 6:45am What’s making headlines today By Emily Kaine Hello and welcome to our national news live blog for Thursday, May 21 . My name is Emily Kaine , and I’ll be helming our coverage for the first part of the day. Here’s what is making news. Former prime minister Paul Keating has accused investors criticising the capital gains tax overhaul of pure greed, leaping to Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ defence . It came on the same day as NSW Premier Chris Minns slammed the government for failing to provide bigger income tax cuts. Shadow treasurer Tim Wilson addressed the National Press Club yesterday, in his post-budget...