Manufacturing union demands wealth tax and inheritance tax at Labor conference
Australia's Manufacturing Workers' Union released a 32-page manifesto Wednesday ahead of Labor's national conference, calling the tax system "rigged" and demanding wealth and inheritance taxes plus higher gas company levies. The AMWU proposes new marginal tax rates for earners above $500,000 and free education to fund increased jobseeker payments. The blueprint exceeds government policy positions but will shape conference debates.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 15:20 UTC
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