Labor at loggerheads: Bill Shorten camp slaps down push for 'Buffett rule'

By Heath Aston, Political Correspondent
Updated February 23 2017 - 2:08am, first published 1:12am
"This approach isn't the best way to address inequalities in the system": Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
"This approach isn't the best way to address inequalities in the system": Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen says the Labor Party will not take a "Buffett rule" to crack down on wealthy tax avoiders to the next election, setting up a showdown with elements of his party who believe such a policy would help counter the rise of populist parties like One Nation.

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