Taylor’s rebooted death tax scare franchise is flimsy. But it might stick
Angus Taylor's campaign against a proposed 'death tax' is seen as opportunistic and disingenuous. Despite the flimsy nature of the claims, such scare tactics have historically proven effective in Australian politics. The opposition hopes to leverage this strategy to improve their standing in the polls.
- ▪Angus Taylor warns that changes to tax treatment of trusts amount to a death tax.
- ▪Historically, scare campaigns like Labor's 'Mediscare' have influenced election outcomes.
- ▪No government is likely to introduce a death tax without significant public support and a clear mandate.
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