Albanese government finds itself in policy quicksand on three core issues
Key takeaways
- The Albanese government finds itself in policy quicksand on three core issues.
- On Thursday, the government announced changes worth $475 million over the forward estimates to its tax package, yet to be legislated.
- If anyone doubts Labor's concern to smooth the passage for the tax legislation, they only have to note that the alterations have been unveiled ahead of the report of the Senate inquiry into it.
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The Albanese government finds itself in policy quicksand on three core issues. (ABC News: Adam Kennedy)
Link copied Share Share article Only a little more than a year into its second term and with Pauline Hanson turning politics upside down, the Albanese government finds itself in policy quicksand on three core issues: its budget tax reforms, its wrestle to curb the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and the electorally sensitive area of migration.
On Thursday, the government announced changes worth $475 million over the forward estimates to its tax package, yet to be legislated. While the budget itself indicated there would be consultations with stakeholders about details, the measures are seeking to allay the fierce post-budget backlash from vested interests and some commentators.