Middle Australia wins from the government’s tax plan, but the budget is the biggest loser

  • Written by: Brendan Coates, Program Director, Economic Policy, Grattan Institute
Middle Australia wins from the government’s tax plan, but the budget is the biggest loserTang Yan Song/Shutterstock

The Albanese government decision to revise the Stage 3 tax cuts has ignited a political firestorm.

The government argues revising the plan to give bigger tax cuts to low-and middle-income earners struggling with the cost of living justifies breaking an election promise.

The opposition says the changes will make bracket...

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