Labor dares to meddle with superannuation

03/02/23 • 26 min

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This week, the Albanese Government announced changes to tax concessions for Australians with more than $3 million dollars in superannuation.

The Opposition has labelled the move a “broken election promise”.So, why has Labor taken this political risk?

Host of Insiders, David Speers joins Patricia Karvelas to unpack.

This week, the Albanese Government announced changes to tax concessions for Australians with more than $3 million dollars in superannuation.

The Opposition has labelled the move a “broken election promise”.So, why has Labor taken this political risk?

Host of Insiders, David Speers joins Patricia Karvelas to unpack.

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