ALP president Wayne Swan has backed the government's tax changes after a stinging rebuke from former RBA governor Phil Lowe.
Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerALP president Wayne Swan has backed the government's tax changes after a stinging rebuke from former RBA governor Phil Lowe.Updated June 26, 2026 — 9:21am,first published 9:18amLatest in VideosCopyright © 2026
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