Amid a renewed push from crossbenchers to scrap the legislated stage three tax cuts, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government's stance is unchanged.
The federal government has been urged to scrap stage three tax cuts over concerns they disproportionately benefit high-income earners and are costly to the budget.
Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022 The three-stage tax policy was legislated by former prime minister Scott Morrison in 2018, back when he served as Treasurer. Picture: Getty
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