The independent MP says the government fails to understand business and is rushing changes to capital gains tax without consulting industry.

The independent MP says the government fails to understand business and is rushing changes to capital gains tax without consulting industry.

Independent MP Allegra Spender talks to Financial Review editor Cosima Marriner about tax reform, the future for the teals and why she didn’t join the Liberals.

The government – aka, the rest of us taxpayers – are always a silent partner in business investment. That is not a bad thing!