Politics With Michelle Grattan: Tim Wilson On The Budget's Hidden Hits On Young Australians

2026-05-13 02:04:24

(MENAFN- The Conversation)

The federal government's fifth budget contains major, controversial changes to the tax arrangements for housing. The government has argued that the changes will ensure young people will have better access to the housing market.

But Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson says the Coalition is flatly opposed to the changes, accusing the government of intergenerational warfare.

Joining us on today's podcast, Wilson said Labor hadn't done enough to return the budget to surplus, despite its boasts of $64 billion in savings, including cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and other programs:

On opposing Labor's tax changes, Wilson argued that's because they would increase pressure on rents and“kneecap” young Australians who wanted to get ahead.

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