Australian tech royalty still among nation’s wealthiest in new rich list
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Independent MP Allegra Spender is pushing for lower income taxes, warning that younger workers are carrying a growing share of the tax burden ahead of the federal budget.
The Greens will support Labor’s super tax on balances above $3 million, making way for broader tax reforms in the May federal budget.
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