Jane Hume criticizes Labor for potential tax increase to 28.6 percent
Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume criticized Labor for contributing to bracket creep, which could see average income tax rates rise to 28.6 percent by 2036-37. Hume accused Treasurer Jim Chalmers of making tax increases a deliberate choice, asserting that the Coalition's plan to index tax brackets is essential to alleviate the burden on Australian workers.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 08:59 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 09:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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