Australian Opposition Leader Announces Economic Relief Plan Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled an immediate economic relief plan aimed at addressing Australia's cost-of-living crisis, promising fuel tax cuts and tax rebates as cornerstone policies if elected.
Key Takeaways:
Proposed 25-cent-per-liter reduction in fuel tax and $1,200 tax rebate for working Australians
Plan includes housing affordability measures through reduced immigration and foreign buyer restrictions
Opposition claims interest rates "will always be lower" under Coalition government
"This election really is about how we can help Australians manage to get through the disaster of the last three years," Dutton stated during his address in New South Wales' Southern Highlands. "We want to manage the economy so that we can bring down inflation rates and therefore bring down interest rates."
The announcement comes as inflation sits at 2.7%, with many families reporting electricity cost increases of up to 40% according to Dutton. His economic platform specifically targets young Australians struggling with housing affordability, pledging to curtail migration and restrict foreign buyers from competing in the local housing market.
When questioned about funding the $16 billion package, Dutton indicated complete costings would be provided "in due course," emphasizing that "the bottom line will always be better under a Liberal government."
Industry analysts note the proposal represents one of the most significant economic interventions in recent Australian electoral history, potentially affecting over 9 million households nationwide.
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