Albanese calls Taylor ‘Temu Abbott’ as bitter fight rages over budget tax changes
Anthony Albanese has criticized Angus Taylor, likening him to Tony Abbott, amid ongoing disputes over budget tax changes. The Greens have expressed concerns about the government's proposed tax reforms, which require their support to pass in the Senate. Labor aims to expedite the legislation, despite opposition from the Coalition and apprehensions regarding the government's discretionary powers.
- ▪Albanese referred to Taylor as 'Temu Abbott' during a heated debate over tax changes.
- ▪The Greens are worried about the government's potential discretionary powers in altering tax rules.
- ▪Labor is pushing to pass budget legislation quickly, needing support from the Greens to succeed.
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Anthony Albanese has labelled the opposition the ‘Liberal One National’ coalition in question time. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPView image in fullscreenAnthony Albanese has labelled the opposition the ‘Liberal One National’ coalition in question time. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPAustralian politicsAlbanese calls Taylor ‘Temu Abbott’ as bitter fight rages over budget tax changes Greens support needed to pass proposed changes but party concerned it will give government sweeping discretionary powers Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Josh ButlerWed 3 Jun 2026 03.54 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 04.04 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAnthony Albanese has ridiculed Angus Taylor as a “Temu [Tony] Abbott” amid an increasingly bitter fight over tax changes in the…
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