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Lifetime tax breaks for mothers should be a priority, argues Liberal MP before party review

Garth Hamilton says special tax breaks for mothers would better support ‘modern families’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSpecial tax breaks for mothers should be considered as part of an overhaul of the tax system to better support “modern families”, a Coalition MP has argued.As Jim Chalmers opened the door to a national debate on tax reform, the opposition backbencher Garth Hamilton said “everything must be on the table” to redesign the system in favour of families.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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