Coalition compares Labor’s economic summit to Willy Wonka’s golden tickets as it criticises ‘privileged talkfest’

The shadow treasurer will liken the gathering to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and urge government to reject a number of reform proposalsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition has likened next week’s economic reform roundtable to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, as they challenge Labor to reject proposals which would increase taxes or make it harder to run a business.The shadow treasurer, Ted O’Brien, the opposition’s sole representative at the event, will use a speech to a Liberal-aligned thinktank to dub the treasurer, Jim Chalmers, “Australia’s candy man” – a reference to Willy Wonka, Roald Dahl’s famous character who awards golden tickets for a visit his factory. Continue reading...

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