Jun 29, 2026 – 6.18pmIndependent senator David Pocock says he accepts at face value assurances from the government that it will abolish the so-called “widow’s tax” which was snuck through in the budget legislation, despite Treasurer Jim Chalmers being less than emphatic when pushed about it.Last week, Pocock raised the issue as the government and Greens were ramming the legislation through the Senate. Despite knowing about the tax for more than a week, Labor claimed it did not have time to draft an amendment to remove it from the budget bill.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
‘Wasn’t clear’: Pocock seeks clarity on abolition of ‘widow’s tax’
Independent senator David Pocock says he accepts assurances the government will abolish the so-called ‘widow’s tax’ in the budget legislation.
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