LABOR’S RETIREE TAX

Labor wants to abolish tax refunds on share dividends. When retirees and low income earners get a refund on share dividends, it’s because the tax has already been paid by the company. Under Labor, retirement savings would be taxed three times – going into super, in the fund and then again in retirement. This is…

LABOR’S ELECTRICITY TAX

Labor wants to raise Australia’s emissions reduction target to 45% – far beyond our international commitment of 26-28%. This would require Australia to go far beyond the rest of the world. Bill Shorten also wants to replicate South Australian Labor’s 50% renewables target on a national level. Labor’s policies would mean higher power prices and…

Budget 2019

Our plan for a stronger economy is putting locals first. The Federal Government is committed to supporting our regional economies to continue to grow and to ensure regional communities are safe, prosperous and sustainable into the future. Our plan builds better and safer infrastructure, provides more quality healthcare in the regions and ensures that our…