Sky News host Cory Bernardi says after Labor promised before the election not to touch super, the party has been “flying kites” around massive changes to be announced in the budget.
“After a bit of a backlash, they’re crab-walking away from what they first put out there, but it provides a
great insight into their intentions,” Mr Bernardi said.He said Labor has “one rule for you and another for themselves”.
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