It’s time to abolish EV subsidies

Thursday 12 March 2026

The federal budget is facing deepening budget deficits and rising net debt.

Source: Chris Richardson

The Albanese government is seeking to raise revenue by a series of changes to the taxation of superannuation, property, and family trusts.

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About the author

Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.