CPI DATA
TED O’BRIEN MP DEPUTY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION SHADOW TREASURER MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX MEDIA STATEMENT Interest rates have been too high for too long under the Albanese Labor Government, but today’s CPI data will offer…
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‘I hate the principle, but …’: Labor MPs privately concede flaws of super tax model – The Australian
Labor MPs are privately concerned about Jim Chalmers’ controversial proposed tax on unrealised gains in its current form but claim they can see no alternative to fix the budget’s revenue crisis and say the Treasurer…
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‘Very punitive’: top industry fund’s brutal verdict on Jim’s super tax’
The chair and chief executive of Australia’s third largest industry superannuation fund, Hostplus, which has 1.8 million members, say there has not been adequate consultation on Labor’s super tax plan and that an unrealised gains tax needs…
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Leaked Treasury Advice Exposes Labor’s Plan for More Taxes: Ted O’Brien
Treasury has confirmed what Labor won’t admit: 💥 Spending is out of control 💥 Debt is heading for $1 trillion 💥 Deficits are locked in for the next decade 💥 And taxes are going up…
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“The Albanese Government is living beyond its means – & it’s everyday Australians who pay the price”
Labor promised lower power prices. They promised 1.2 million homes. They said the budget was “in good nick.” Now Treasury has confirmed the truth: 👉🏼 Power bills are up by over $1,300 👉🏼The housing target…
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“Look at What They Do, Not What They Say” – Ted O’Brien on Labor’s Broken Promises
Labor says one thing and does another. They promised 1.2 million homes - but their own public service has told them it’s not going to happen. Their only tax proposal is a new super tax…
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HITTING THE ROAD
From Thursday 17 July, I’ll be out and about with my mobile office – meeting locals and listening to the issues that matter most. Whether it’s a local concern or a federal matter, I’m looking…
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Labor super tax legal advice in spotlight, as challenge planned – THE AUSTRALIAN
Opposition Treasury spokesman Ted O’Brien is seeking the advice given to Jim Chalmers on the constitutional risks of Labor’s controversial super tax changes, as superannuants prepare for a legal challenge if the Treasurer sticks by…
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“$1,900 More a Month”: Ted O’Brien Responds to RBA’s Call to Hold | 4BC Interview
Ted O’Brien joins 4BC’s Dean Miller to respond to the Reserve Bank’s latest decision to keep interest rates on hold at 3.85% - and what it means for mortgage holders, business owners and everyday Australians.…
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Cost of Living, Interest Rates and Labor’s Super Tax – Ted O’Brien on ABC
Shadow Treasurer, Ted O’Brien joins Craig Reucassel on the ABC to talk about the pressure on households, the Reserve Bank’s latest decision, and why Labor’s new super tax will hit more Australians than they’re letting…
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Ausbiz: Ted O’Brien on Super Tax, Trump Tariffs & Fixing Australia’s Economy
Ted O’Brien, Deputy Opposition Leader and Shadow Treasurer - joins Ausbiz to talk through some of the big issues shaping Australia’s economy right now. From Donald Trump’s tariff threats to Labor’s superannuation changes, Ted shares…
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NO RATE CUT AS HOUSEHOLDS CONTINUE TO CARRY THE COST OF LABOR’S FAILURES
TED O’BRIEN MP DEPUTY LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION SHADOW TREASURER MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX MEDIA STATEMENT Tuesday, 8 July 2025 The Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the cash rate at 3.85% confirms what millions of Australians…
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Australians Hit by New Price Rises – Ted O’Brien on ABC News Breakfast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II9mqh52l-8&t=8s From today, prices are going up across the board - power bills, cars, stamps, and more. I joined ABC News Breakfast to talk about what this means for Australian families, why Labor’s policies are…
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Labor’s Super Tax is “Super Big & Super Bad” Even Paul Keating Knows It
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pW6VOFhNAg Ted O'Brien joins the Today Show to respond to Labor's superannuation tax - and he's not alone. Even Paul Keating - the architect of super has raised serious concerns about Labor's policy.
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NEW FINANCIAL YEAR = MORE COSTS AND MORE RED TAPE
TED O'BRIEN MP ACTING LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION SHADOW TREASURER MEMBER FOR FAIRFAX MEDIA STATEMENT 30 June 2025 As Australians turn the page on a new financial year, they will be waking up to yet…
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