Australian PM Says No New Taxes From His Government

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Australia’s prime minister has doubled down on the Coalition’s promise not to introduce new taxes as the opposition Labor Party pledges to throw more than A$500 million (US$362.36 million) at Veterans’ Affairs to fix a backlog in support claims. Both sides have kicked off Sunday’s campaigning with big cash pledges as Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese remains in isolation with COVID-19. Morrison’s pledge will see A$100 billion (US$72.47 million) added to the national debt as part of a “lower tax guarantee” with no new income, superannuation, business or housing taxes if the Liberal-National Coalition is re-elected. “Lower taxes are at the heart of our economic plan for a stronger economy and stronger future,” the prime minister said. ...

Source: https://www.theepochtimes.com/australia ... 23423.html