Greens say support for superannuation tax changes is a ‘down payment’ on Labor pursuing genuine reform in 12 May Federal Budget Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Labor’s plan to raise the tax rate on the largest super balances will become law after the Greens agreed to wave it through the Senate, ending a three-year political fight over concessions for wealthier retirees. The Greens treasury spokesperson, Nick McKim, said the decision to support the watered-down package was a green light for Labor to pursue “bold reform” in the upcoming Federal Budget, including scaling back the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing. Continue reading...
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Richest super balances to be taxed at higher rates after Greens agree to back Labor plan
The Australian Labor government's plan to increase taxes on the largest superannuation balances is set to become law after securing support from the Greens party in the Senate. This agreement concludes a three-year political debate regarding tax concessions for wealthy retirees.
Dan Jervis-Bardy Chief political correspondentThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-03-09 · 14:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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The Australian Labor government's plan to increase taxes on the largest superannuation balances is set to become law after securing support from the Greens party in the Senate. This agreement concludes a three-year political debate regarding tax concessions for wealthy retirees. The Greens' support is contingent on Labor pursuing further tax reforms in the upcoming May 12th federal budget. These potential reforms include scaling back capital gains tax discounts and negative gearing. Greens treasury spokesperson, Nick McKim, framed the agreement as a "down payment" towards more substantial reforms. The change targets high superannuation balances, aiming to generate more revenue for the government.
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The Greens agreed to wave it through the Senate, ending a three-year political fight.
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Labor’s plan to raise the tax rate on the largest super balances will become law.
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Greens say support for superannuation tax changes is a ‘down payment’ on Labor pursuing genuine reform.
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Richest super balances to be taxed at higher rates after Greens agree to back Labor plan.
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Labor to pursue “bold reform” in the upcoming federal budget, including scaling back the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing.
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