Call for new super profits tax to fix housing crisis
The CFMEU is calling on the federal government to introduce a new tax on exorbitant company profits in order to address the housing crisis.
Daniel got his start in digital media at sports site The Roar, where he was part of the team that won Small Publisher of the Year at the 2016 Publish Awards.
After four years as Editor of The Roar — during which he led the coverage of major events like the Australian cricket ball-tampering scandal, multiple world cups, and Israel Folau's exit from Australian rugby union — he joined nine.com.au in 2021.
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The CFMEU is calling on the federal government to introduce a new tax on exorbitant company profits in order to address the housing crisis.
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