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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Daniel Hurst

Albanese urged not to ‘lose the moment’ for tax reform as he squashes debate on stage-three cuts

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, on Sunday reiterated that the government’s position had ‘not changed’ on the stage-three tax cuts, as he faces increasing pressure from those who oppose the cuts.
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, on Sunday reiterated that the government’s position had ‘not changed’ on the stage-three tax cuts, as he faces increasing pressure from those who oppose the cuts. Photograph: Jane Dempster/AAP

Economists have urged the federal government not to squander the chance for tax reform, after the prime minister hosed down speculation about possible changes to the legislated stage-three cuts in this month’s budget.

The chief executive of the Grattan Institute, Danielle Wood, said she would be “sad” if “we lost the moment” for a substantial discussion about tax changes and hoped a broader debate was still possible before the next budget in May.

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