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Back to Back Barries: do Labor voters have buyer’s remorse?
Jul 4, 2025
Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry dive into Australia's political landscape, questioning whether Labor voters are feeling regret over their choices. They discuss Anthony Albanese's controversial support of U.S. military actions and the potential fallout on party loyalties. The duo examines the challenge for the Liberals to attract younger voters and the push for gender quotas in politics. Finally, there's an intriguing look at local sentiments toward Chinese influence in the Cook Islands, revealing complexities in foreign investment and housing concerns.
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Super Tax Faces Mixed Support
- Super tax proposal on superannuation over $3 million is marginally supported but contested.
- Majority of people don't expect their super balance to reach $3 million, seeing it as irrelevant personally.
Superannuation Seen as Tapped Resource
- People are tired of changing superannuation rules and want stability.
- Most think future governments will eventually tax super because it holds massive wealth.
Coalition Losing Young Voters
- Coalition support is poor among 18-34 year-olds at 19% primary vote.
- The younger segment is growing, posing a structural challenge for the coalition.