Australia politics live: Jane Hume attacks ‘hypocrisy’ of property tax reform as auction clearance rates fall below 50%

In a scathing attack on the Labor government, Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume has accused Labor politicians of using negative gearing to accumulate wealth, only to pull the ladder up behind them, making it harder for others to follow in their footsteps. Hume's comments come as the Coalition expresses concerns over proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), citing a need for more scrutiny and a focus on addressing rorts and criminal behavior within the system. However, Hume's criticism also extends to the negotiation process between Labor and the Greens, which she claims is a classic example of "horse trading" and a reflection of the government's priorities. As the debate over the NDIS changes continues to unfold, Hume's comments are likely to spark further controversy and raise questions about the motivations behind the proposed reforms.

Deputy Liberal leader says Labor politicians pulling the ladder up behind them after using negative gearing to create wealth. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHume has no problem with more debate on NDIS changes, but criticises ‘horse trading’ between Labor and the GreensJane Hume is speaking to RN Breakfast now, saying the Coalition has no problem with increased scrutiny over changes to the NDIS should the Greens negotiate a longer inquiry into the scheme the week.I suppose one of our concerns is that perhaps the changes don’t go far enough in addressing the rorts and the criminal behaviour that we’ve seen embedded in the NDIS system now. We want to make sure that they are appropriately addressed.And we also want to make sure that Australia’s most vulnerable are well cared for. And there does seem to be some oversights in there. So I have no problems with scrutiny of legislation.It’s no surprise that the Greens have got into horse trading with Labor over this. We know exactly what it is that they do. This is their modus operandi.I think that speaks volumes of this Labor government’s priorities. Continue reading...