November 2024
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
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
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
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