Calls grow to banish 'anti-democratic' bracket creep

Ending bracket creep should be the "number one priority for tax reform", an economist says. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Independent MPs will use a minority government to push for an end to tax bracket creep, which is placing a growing burden on working Australians.

The move has been backed by a growing chorus of economists, who accuse the major parties of relying on bracket creep to fund irresponsible spending promises.