The prime minister has doubled down on the coalition’s promise not to introduce new taxes as Labor pledges to throw more than A$500 million (US$362.36 million) at Veterans’ Affairs to fix a backlog in support claims.
Both sides have kicked off Sunday’s campaigning with big cash pledges as Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese remains in isolation with COVID-19.
Morrison’s pledge will see A$100 billion (US$72.47 million) added to the national debt as part of a “lower tax guarantee” with no new income, superannuation, business or housing taxes if the Liberal-National coalition is re-elected.
“Lower taxes are at the heart of our economic plan for a stronger economy and stronger future,” the prime minister said.
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