Karl Stefanovic confronts Anthony Albanese about raising taxes and breaking election promise
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Fiery moment Karl Stefanovic confronts Anthony Albanese about breaking a HUGE election promise – as PM tries to dodge a question about tax hikes
- Mr Albanian was annoyed about whether taxes would rise on The Today Show
- Karl Stefanovic also questioned him about breaking an election promise
- Labor had promised Australians would save $275 on their energy bills
- Energy bills will rise by up to 50 percent next year
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Karl Stefanovic has confronted Anthony Albanese with the question of whether taxes would rise a day after the federal budget is handed out.
The prime minister was repeatedly asked on Wednesday morning what the future would look like for taxpayers, instead trying to dodge the question and point out the benefits of the budget.
“Are you going to raise taxes?” The Today Show host asked.
“Well, we have no plans beyond what we announced last night,” the prime minister said.
“So it could happen,” Stefanovic interrupted.
Karl Stefanovic challenged Anthony Albanese over whether taxes would rise and his failed promise that Australians would save $275 on their energy bills
Mr Albanese said the issue of raising taxes was “not on our agenda” before listing how his government would help families with young children by increasing childcare benefits for parents earning less than $530,000 as of July 2023.
Stefanovic persisted and then asked if Mr Albanian would rule out raising taxes later.
“Karl, it’s a bit silly to ask about future budgets the day after we hand over the budget,” Mr Albanese replied.
‘Is it hard?’ said Stefanovic.
Mr Albanian dodged questions about whether taxes would rise, saying it was ‘stupid’ to talk about future budgets when one had only just been handed over
“I mean, sure, that’s an obvious question. You have to bring in the expenses and you have to find the money somewhere, and taxes are part of the question, I’m sure.”
The breakfast show host then reprimanded the prime minister for his failed promise that Australians would pay $275 less on their energy bills, and the amount is now likely to be 50 percent more.
‘You pretty much threw it away, are you looking for energy subsidies for people?’ asked Stefanovic.
Mr Albanese said the war in Ukraine had had a major impact but he was looking at “regulatory reform” so that uncontracted gas would be supplied to Australia.