Australians want an end to the taxation exemption enjoyed by church, this week’s Essential Report shows.

Australians strongly support ending the tax-exempt status of religious organisations, according to today’s Essential Report, while the major parties remain locked at 50-50 on voting intention.

Nearly two-thirds of voters oppose the religious tax exemption, while just 24% support it. The strongest opposition, unexpectedly, comes from older voters: 73% of over-55s oppose the exemption.

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