PoliticsFederalFederal electionPrint articleExclusiveCrossbenchers don't like Shorten's tax planAndrew Tillett and Tom McIlroyApr 16, 2019 – 12.00amSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginCrossbenchers have begun preparing a log of claims in the event of a hung Parliament, demanding action on climate change from the Coalition and scuppering Labor's planned crackdown on franking credits and negative gearing in any deal with Bill Shorten.Neither Scott Morrison nor Mr Shorten would be drawn on whether they would enter into negotiations with the crossbench as they declared their intention to form majority governments.Loading...Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.comTom McIlroy was the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief.SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MoreFederal electionZali SteggallKerryn PhelpsRob OakeshottBob KatterLatest In FederalFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In PoliticsThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe top whisky you can buy without going on a waiting listMax AllenThe luxury travel trend you probably haven’t consideredThe restaurant that’s turning back the clock (in the best way)BOSS Financial ReviewHow Matt Comyn starts his daySally Patten and Lap PhanFrom stopping thieves in the GFC to running a $1b company, via The StarNew MP Mary Aldred urges business to help women into the LiberalsLife & LeisureThis ‘safe’ alternative to opioids is attracting big backersLuke BenedictusWhat’s the difference between $40 jeans and $400 jeans?This elusive fashion designer is finally stepping into the spotlightRich ListCinema giant flags part-sale of Sydney’s George Street complexSarah PettyAnnie Cannon-Brookes steps out on her ownLuxury home sales take off as Australians get richer