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Super rich would be hit with an additional 10% tax on their wealth above $1bn as party ‘turns the tables’ on wealthiest people

Archived version: https://archive.is/newest/https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/feb/10/australian-billionaires-face-wealth-tax-under-greens-robin-hood-style-policies


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[-] CameronDev@programming.dev 17 points 1 week ago

Snowballs chance in hell of succeeding, but thats a great idea.

[-] rimu@piefed.social 17 points 1 week ago

It's a start. 100% tax above $1bn is my preference.

[-] CameronDev@programming.dev 5 points 1 week ago

Its only a start if it passes, but conceptually, right there with you.

[-] straddle@lemmynsfw.com 1 points 1 week ago

They need more votes though, they only get about 15%.

Most Australins are keen to help our billionares becase they struggle so much /s

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