If everyone already gets something back,and the government faces political heat if it changes the package,then why are we talking about it?
Cabinet is meeting to discuss whether to change the controversial tax cuts as part of a cost-of-living package.
Changing the controversial stage three tax cuts would leave the federal government open to Coalition criticism that it broke an election promise.
The prime minister has again committed the government to cutting personal income tax rates that deliver about $1375 annually to someone earning $100,000 a year.
There’s no doubt stage 3 tax cuts are skewed towards higher income earners. But some context is needed.
The cuts affect everyone earning more than $45,000,but economists say they should be changed to keep inflation under control.
Housing is more unaffordable than ever,inflation is hanging around like a bad smell and social cohesion is buckling under pressure. Australia,we need to talk.
We should remember the purpose of taxation – it’s to pay for a wide range of services that governments provide to us.
Of the top 10 communities to receive assistance,seven are in federal electorates held by either the LNP,the Nationals or the Liberal Party.
The left seems to think Albanese should take a big swing,ditch the stage three tax cuts,spend super-big on housing,ditch negative gearing. But Labor won with a mere two-seat majority.
The government has received two substantial reports aimed at helping the poor and women. But they will have to fit into one already under pressure.