Superannuation: Is the government breaking a promise?
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Aston Is No Sideshow for Peter Dutton
The federal government seems to be on the edge of at least bending an election promise, if not actually breaking it when it comes to changes to superannuation. It comes right before the by-election in Aston to replace the controversial Ellen Tudge Labour could be in with a real chance - which would deliver Peter Dutton a humiliating defeat. Aston has a significant number of wealthier, self-employed tradies and contractors who could be susceptible to a scare that the Treasurer is coming after their super. As one Melbourne MP puts it, if the Liberals lost Aston, it would be shocking news for the party leader. No doubt Peter Dutton will be making the most of any mistakes that the government makes
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