Politics Now Battle of the election bribes
Mar 27, 2025
Charles Croucher, Nine News Chief Political Editor, dives into the heated political landscape as election pressures mount. He discusses the tug-of-war over tax cuts and fuel excise changes, which are quickly becoming pivotal campaign issues. The conversation explores how major parties are adapting to engage younger voters through social media while addressing a growing cost of living crisis. Croucher also reveals the internal challenges within political factions that could shape the election's outcome, making for a riveting analysis of modern Australian politics.
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Coalition's Tax Cut Resistance
- The Coalition's resistance to Labor's tax cuts might be consequential for both parties' brands.
- Their usual stance is to lower taxes, making this resistance unusual.
Coalition's Tax Promises
- The Coalition's proposed repeal of Labor's tax cuts challenges their long-held claim of lower taxes.
- They still insist on lower general tax to GDP take due to other tax cuts.
Targeted Reform
- Instead of broad tax cuts, consider targeted reform for substantial impact.
- Allocating funds to initiatives like raising JobSeeker payments could be more effective.