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Labor opens door to negotiating with Greens on RBA reforms after Coalition blocks proposal



Peter Dutton’s opposition also puts up new roadblocks to potential deal on government’s aged care reformsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPeter Dutton’s opposition has withdrawn from negotiations with the Albanese government over proposed changes to the Reserve Bank and thrown up new roadblocks to a potential deal on raising aged care fees.On Tuesday the Australian Financial Review reported the Coalition would block Labor’s attempt to create a new specialist interest rate-setting board at the RBA, due to concerns the government could stack the committee. The shadow treasurer, Angus Taylor, later confirmed the report.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/article/2024/sep/10/labor-rba-reforms-coalition-greens-negotiations

Author : Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

Publish date : 2024-09-10 07:12:31

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