Treasurer Jim Chalmers 'not considering' cuts to fuel excise, as Aussies pay heavy premiums at the pump

The Treasurer says his government is “not considering” cutting the fuel excise, as he suspects some suppliers are unfairly slugging consumers at the pump.

Allegra Spender urges major tax overhaul to cut CGT discount

Teal independent Allegra Spender says the capital gains tax discount should be almost halved, temporarily grandfathered, and that personal income tax should be reduced, as Labor mulls changing the ...
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Australia’s tax system is unfair to young people — and Spender’s plan proves we desperately need independent policy

Just over 20 years since a previous member for Wentworth released a paper that embarrassed a government’s lack of ambition on tax reform, independent MP Allegra Spender has done the same, with the ...
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'Be bold': Spender urges income tax shake-up in budget

Australia's tax system needs to be rebalanced towards effort and ingenuity, independent MP Allegra Spender said as she ...

Fuel price fears set to light a rocket under EV sales

Fears of a sustained rise in the price of petrol has already led to a surge in new electric vehicle inquiries, according to car dealers.
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Will Australia’s tax system finally be fair? Allegra Spender’s bold plan could change everything

If you’ve ever thought that Australia’s tax system isn’t fair, you might not be alone. Allegra Spender, a federal MP, ...

New Nationals leader Matt Canavan pushes income splitting, coal stations and industry protection in ‘hyper-Aussie’ agenda

New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has declared his support for income-splitting as a way to create a tax system that encourages “parental bonds” rather than a reliance on childcare, as he moves to ...