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Treasurer calls out labor’s ‘war on aspiration’
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he is ready to go head-to-head with the Labor Party on what he labelled its “secret plans” to crack down on property taxes ahead of the next election.
Treasurer calls out labor’s ‘war on aspiration’
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he is ready to go head-to-head with the Labor Party on what he labelled its “secret plans” to crack down on property taxes ahead of the next election.
In this exclusive interview with Momentum Media director Alex Whitlock, the Treasurer fires a shot at what he dubs the Labor Party’s “war on aspiration” towards homebuyers.
Hear first-hand what the Treasurer has to say about “another battleline” come election time for negative gearing as well the Coalition's pathway out of COVID-19, GDP growth and rebuilding the economy for a more prosperous future.
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