Hi Allegra,

Last week in Parliament I launched my tax Green Paper - which has been a culmination of 18 months of consulting with the experts and our community.

The tax paper outlines three long-term challenges facing our country where tax could play a role. These are increasing intergenerational inequity, declining growth and productivity, and the transition to a net-zero economy.

To do this, the tax paper argues we need to:

1. Lower income taxes on working Australians
2. Rebalance tax settings in favour of homeownership
3. Incentivise innovation and business investment
4. Rebalance the tax settings so that our system is stable to changing demographics
5. Adjust tax settings to support our energy transition
6. Implement institutional reform to manage future challenges

When I started this Green Paper process 18 months ago tax reform was off the table, with both major parties so scared of tax that their biggest commitment was to do ‘absolutely nothing’.

Now tax reform is finally in the frame. Not because either of the major parties have shown real courage, but because Independents and the economic reality are setting the agenda.

I want to be clear that this Green Paper is not a policy position paper and is not a representation of my personal views.

Instead, like a traditional Green Paper, it seeks to outline challenges as well as the current evidence base to provoke discussion. It does this on the basis of no increase to the current overall tax burden, though ideally, you would like to reduce taxes to help achieve reform. I am seeking feedback on this work which you can provide here.

Read more:

• The big demand Allegra Spender will make if there’s a hung parliament
  
• Why tax reform is the national debate we can no longer afford to avoid
  
• This will be Allegra Spender’s top demand in a hung parliament
  

The full Green Paper is linked below. I encourage you to read it!

If you'd like to read more about my tax policy positions, please visit my website page here.

Join me to launch my tax paper in Wentworth!

Over the past 18 months, community feedback has been central to this process.

I have been so grateful to receive the engagement of more than 1,300 community members on this topic. Their input has been vital to this Green Paper.

On Tuesday next week, I will be joined by Professor John Daley AM to discuss the paper and answer your questions.

Spots are limited, so please RSVP to ensure you can join.

December 3^rd, 7am for a 7:30am start.

RSVP for the exact address in Bondi.

An evening of Politics in the Pub with Equality Australia and Dr Marjorie O'Neill MP

We have such a diverse and wonderful community that I feel so privileged to represent!

On Wednesday the 11th of December join me, state MP, Dr Marjorie O'Neill and Dr Anna Brown, the CEO of Equality Australia for a night of Politics in the Pub.

We will be discussing all things equality, celebrating and protecting our LGBTQIA+ communities and what more Federal and State Governments need to do.

RSVP below for the exact address in Darlinghurst.

I can't wait to see you there.

Vandalism in Woollahra

The recent vandalism of cars and a business in Woollahra was completely unacceptable and has understandably left many people in our community feeling afraid and unwelcome.

Antisemitism and racial hatred have no place in our society.

Attacks like these are intended to intimidate. But I know that our community will remain strong – and that we will continue to support and care for each other.

One suspect has been arrested and charged. If anyone has further information or video footage please call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The war overseas is deeply affecting us all. Despite any differences in opinion on this tragic conflict, it is so important that we maintain a cohesive and inclusive society here in Australia.

I will continue to work to ensure that Wentworth is a place where everyone is welcome and I am here to support you.

If you are interested in the steps that I am taking to address antisemitism, you can read details on my website.

Please do not hesitate to reach out to me and my team.

If it matters to you, it matters to me.

Kind regards,

Allegra Spender MP