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UNCOVERED: Fed labor set to push through tax reforms despite backlash - The Untold Story

Labor will proceed with controversial tax changes impacting businesses and property investors as it prepares to introduce an overall framework for reform.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will introduce a bill to parliament on Thursday that will include increases to investor tax rates alongside a $250 a year tax rebate for workers and a $1000 standard tax deduction.

Dr Chalmers has said the changes will help young people who have been locked out of the housing market by a system that taxes income earned from labour at a higher rate than income derived from investments.

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