Published 2 days ago • loading... • Updated 2 days agoShow Less IconLabor’s war on aspiration suffers a defeat Summary by The West AustralianAARON PATRICK: Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers were forced to retreat on tax rises by a revolt of a class that has wielded little political influence in recent decades: builders, strivers and entrepreneurs.Share menu1 Articles1 ArticlesAllLeftCenterRight1Search IconSort IconThe West AustralianLean RightFactualityOwnershipLabor’s war on aspiration suffers a defeatAARON PATRICK: Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers were forced to retreat on tax rises by a revolt of a class that has wielded little political influence in recent decades: builders, strivers and entrepreneurs.2 days ago·AustraliaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsFather's Day SaleGet 40% off Vantage subscriptions for yourself or a friend.Get StartedCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources1Leaning Left0Leaning Right1Center0Last Updated1 day agoBias Distribution100% RightBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon100% of the sources lean Right100% RightR 100%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageThe West Australian broke the news in Australia 2 days ago on Thursday, June 18, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsAnthony Albanese Plus IconJim Chalmers Plus IconAustralia Plus IconShow AllBlindspot Title And LogoStories disproportionately reported by the Left or the RightSee More BlindspotsSimilar News TopicsAnthony Albanese Plus IconJim Chalmers Plus IconAustralia Plus IconShow All