The party voted in support of tax cuts while in opposition and went to the election promising no changes to the policy
Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastWarnings from the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, that Australia’s economy is slowing and that the population is ageing have prompted calls to scrap the stage-three tax cuts.
Chalmers said the latest Australian population data showed an ageing population continues to present a demographic challenge for Australia and the budget, with the government having to keep one eye on current challenges, while the other focuses on longer term needs in health, pensions and support services.
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