Party says government should go further so it can boost jobseeker payments and double commonwealth rent assistance
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Labor accused of ‘fiddling at the margins’ on super
Labor needs the Greens and at least two crossbench senators to agree to its legislative change to reduce the tax concession on earnings above $3m in super accounts, after the Coalition declared it a no-go area.
Fiddling at the margins on superannuation tax concessions while proceeding with stage-three tax cuts is just a money-go-round scheme for the rich.
Labor is basically proposing to rob Peter to pay Peter. If Labor gets real about tackling inequality, we can raise serious money to help address the cost of living crisis, like ending handouts to the top 1% to fund an increase in income support or doubling rent assistance.
The Greens are urging the Australian government to go further on superannuation tax concessions in order to boost jobseeker payments and double commonwealth rent assistance.
Australia’s main sports gambling regulator has admitted the identities of almost 50 addicts who asked to be banned from betting were not sent to several bookmakers, in an oversight that has been described as “shameful” by advocates.
In an election promise, NSW Labor pledges to protect koala populations with a new national park in Sydney’s south-west.
Staying with NSW, the government has been called on by Labor, the Greens and independent politicians to explain how emissions projections square with its 2050 net zero goal, after its own data showed pollution extending out to mid-century.
Ed Sheeran broke his own record for the highest ticketed attendance at an Australian concert, with a reported 110,000 fans filling the MCG last night, according to Nine.
Continue reading…Party says government should go further so it can boost jobseeker payments and double commonwealth rent assistanceGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastLabor accused of ‘fiddling at the margins’ on superLabor needs the Greens and at least two crossbench senators to agree to its legislative change to reduce the tax concession on earnings above $3m in super accounts, after the Coalition declared it a no-go area.Fiddling at the margins on superannuation tax concessions while proceeding with stage-three tax cuts is just a money-go-round scheme for the rich.Labor is basically proposing to rob Peter to pay Peter. If Labor gets real about tackling inequality, we can raise serious money to help address the cost of living crisis, like ending handouts to the top 1% to fund an increase in income support or doubling rent assistance.The Greens are urging the Australian government to go further on superannuation tax concessions in order to boost jobseeker payments and double commonwealth rent assistance.Australia’s main sports gambling regulator has admitted the identities of almost 50 addicts who asked to be banned from betting were not sent to several bookmakers, in an oversight that has been described as “shameful” by advocates.In an election promise, NSW Labor pledges to protect koala populations with a new national park in Sydney’s south-west.Staying with NSW, the government has been called on by Labor, the Greens and independent politicians to explain how emissions projections square with its 2050 net zero goal, after its own data showed pollution extending out to mid-century.Ed Sheeran broke his own record for the highest ticketed attendance at an Australian concert, with a reported 110,000 fans filling the MCG last night, according to Nine. Continue reading…