Labour wants new wealth tax to pay for pandemic bonus

The Government should look to introduce a one-off wealth tax on affluent couples in order to help pay for the pandemic bonus, the Labour Party has said. Picture: iStock

The Government should look to introduce a one-off wealth tax on affluent couples in order to help pay for the pandemic bonus, the Labour Party has said.

Labour Senator Marie Sherlock said the Government should look at a one-off wealth tax as a means of paying for the recognition payment for public servants.