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Why you might have to wait a bit longer to get the government's tax rebate

Evening News  from SBS Arabic24

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says it's "unlikely" the government will be able to get its income tax package through Parliament before June 30.


Tax offsets for 10 million Australians could be delayed while the government waits for the final votes to be counted, despite previously assuring taxpayers the election would not be an issue. 

The payment of up to $1080 for low and medium income earners was promised in the federal budget, handed down on 2 April, and was a central plank of the government's re-election pitch.


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