The left-wing Australian Greens is set a possible confrontation with the Labor government after its leader Adam Bandt signalled the party would attempt to scuttle a slated third tranche of tax cuts to families.
In an address to the National Press Club on Aug. 3, Bandt claimed a further round of tax cuts would be hurtful for everyday Australians.
Bandt alleged that the centre-left Labor government was deploying neo-liberal policy that favours privatisation of services, tax cuts, and austerity. The Greens currently holds the balance of power in the Australian Senate with 12 seats.
“The Labor government’s plan to dismantle our progressive tax system and adopt economic austerity policies will hurt everyday Australians unless they change tack and work with the Greens. The government needs to rethink its first budget,” Bandt said….