Bare majority of respondents say Labor should stick with tax cuts despite changed economic situation – but most of those in favour stand to benefit
Voters are divided about whether or not Labor should stick withto keep the Morrison government’s stage-three tax cuts, although prime beneficiaries of the change are more likely to argue Anthony Albanese should stick to his word.
The sample of 1,122 voters was also asked whether or not Labor should keep the Coalition’s tax cuts as promised, or amend them in the light of changing economic circumstances. A majority of respondents who identify as people who will benefit a great deal under the stage three reforms said the prime minister needs to keep his word, while only 30% of that cohort say it is understandable the government would shift.
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