Ahead of Australia's Labor Party conference, the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union released a policy manifesto arguing that the country's tax system unfairly benefits corporations and wealthy individuals. The union is calling for reforms including higher taxes on large corporations and greater investment in public services, manufacturing, and worker protections. Union leaders contend that the current system has contributed to growing economic inequality and weakened opportunities for working Australians. The proposal demonstrates how labor unions often advocate for broader economic policies in addition to workplace issues.
See "Manufacturing union says Australia’s tax system is ‘rigged’ in bold manifesto ahead of Labor conference", Dan Jervis-Bardy , The Guardian, July 20, 2026