Credible medium-term budget cuts ‘a tall order’
The Abbott government is at risk of delaying its toughest spending cuts beyond the “never-never”, says an economist who questions Treasurer Joe Hockey’s first budget .
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Treasurer Joe Hockey flags superannuation tax, age changes
Treasurer Joe Hockey has flagged changes to superannuation tax concessions and an increase in the preservation age over the medium term.
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