Politics

Political Tensions Rise Over Budget Tax Changes

Updated 2026-06-03 08:05 UTC 2 sources Negative

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called Senator Nick Taylor 'Temu Abbott' in a bitter fight over proposed budget tax changes. The Greens are needed to pass the bill, but they express concerns about giving the government too much power.

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The Guardian

Albanese calls Taylor ‘Temu Abbott’ as bitter fight rages over budget tax changes

Greens support needed to pass proposed changes but party concerned it will give government sweeping discretionary powersGet our breaking news email, free app or <a

2026-06-03 07:54 UTC

Axios

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Data: Gallup Values and Beliefs survey; Chart: Avery Lotz/AxiosRepublican support for marriage equality has continued to plummet with fewer than 4 in 10 saying same-sex marriages should be valid under the law, according to new polling.The big picture: The Suprem

2026-06-03 08:00 UTC