Coalition promises 25% cut to federal regulation if elected
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and deputy Jane Hume have promised to cut federal rules by 25% if the Coalition wins.
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and deputy Jane Hume have promised to cut federal rules if the Coalition wins the next election. Taylor told Sydney business leaders about the plan.
Hume will lead a 'red tape razor gang' across government. Each shadow minister will find rules they can cut.
The Coalition aims to reduce the federal rule burden by 25 per cent over its first term. Taylor said the plan is needed to ease pressure on business.
Hume repeated the pledge at a media event the same morning. She said the gang would keep businesses from being 'unfairly burdened' by government rules.
The promise matches the Coalition's approach in past elections. But similar pledges from other leaders did not help them win.
- 25 per cent
- Regulatory burden cut target
- Angus Taylor
- Opposition Leader
- Jane Hume
- Deputy and shadow deregulation minister
- November 9
- Announcement date
Why it mattersIf the Coalition returns to government, their plan to cut rules could change how federal agencies work. It could also affect what it costs businesses to follow rules.
AustraliaIf elected, the Coalition's cuts to regulation could change rules affecting Australian businesses, public services, and workplace standards.
