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Tammy Tyrrell

November 2024

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will struggle  to pass his superannuation tax hike before the election.

Super tax grab set to be shelved until after election

Unless the government backs down significantly, plans to increase the tax on super accounts worth more than $3 million will not pass before the election

  • Phillip Coorey

August 2024

Paul Keating designed superannuation to provide a comfortable retirement, not subsistence.

Chalmers rejects Keating, crossbench criticisms of super tax hike

Jim Chalmers has rejected criticism by Paul Keating and parliamentary crossbenchers over his proposal to hike taxes on high-value superannuation accounts.

  • Phillip Coorey

July 2023

The PM said today: “I want this legislation to be passed, I can’t be more serious.”

Double dissolution move leaves open 2024 election

Labor could pick up an extra three Senate spots while, at worst, not go backwards, if it held a double dissolution election.

  • Phillip Coorey

March 2023

Jacqui Lambie and Tammy Tyrrell want 1200 homes reserved for their native Tasmania in return for supporting the HAFF.

Greens to decide $10b housing fund after Lambie indicates support

The Jacqui Lambie Network will support the $10b housing future fund if 1200 of the mooted 30,000 homes are built in Tasmania. 

  • Phillip Coorey

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