Australia news live: Jetstar to charge passengers for overhead baggage; Labor drops so-called ‘widow tax’

Airline removes carry-on weight limit but will charge for bags that don’t fit under seat. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGovernment drops ‘widow tax’ on negative gearing and capital gains changesLabor has announced it will drop the so-called “widow tax” in its next tranche of tax reforms after widespread pressure from the opposition and crossbench. Continue reading...