In a move that has left the financial and superannuation community scratching their heads, Labor is charging ahead with a 30 per cent tax on unrealised capital gains for super balances above $3 million. It will change the way Aussie’s invest, threaten wealth creation, investment confidence and strips individuals of their hard-earned retirement savings. It’s an assault on aspiration and is downright bad policy.
JULIA BRADLEY:
Now joining me live is Angie Bell. She’s Australia’s new Shadow Minister for the Environment and Youth. Angie, thank you so much for joining me.
ANGIE BELL:
Thanks for having me, Julia.
JULIA BRADLEY:
And Congratulations on the promotion.
ANGIE BELL:
Thank you so very much. It is indeed a great privilege to continue in the portfolio of youth, but also take on the environment portfolio, which is very important to our nation and I’d like to see a balance struck in the portfolio. I look forward to working, of course, with all of the stakeholders across this vast area of environment. So I’m very excited and privileged and humbled at the same time.
STEVE AUSTIN:
Well, the Liberal Party Leader, federally, Sussan Ley and The Nationals Leader David Littleproud have unveiled their shadow cabinet after renewing the Coalition. The trial separation didn’t work. They’re back together again. It comes just a week after the junior partner, The Nationals, walked away amid policy differences in the way of the May 3 election defeat. Among the changes relevant to Queensland in particular is Queensland Liberal Deputy Ted O’Brien will become the Shadow Treasurer. Notably, this shadow cabinet has fewer women in it than did Peter Dutton’s cabinet. Now one of the women who is in the shadow cabinet is Queensland Federal MP, the Member for Moncrieff, Angie Bell, who is the Shadow spokesperson for Youth and Environment. Angie Bell, good morning to you.
ANGIE BELL:
Good morning, Steve. I feel like I should start with a compliment after Clive’s comments.
BERN YOUNG:
Decimated and divided. That’s the state of the Federal Liberal Party according to a Four Corners special tonight with multiple senior Liberal politicians agreeing to talk candidly from conservatives to moderates. The deep divisions will be on show tonight. At a time when any opposition should be preparing to be exactly that, a united and formidable opposition.
The ABC is not the only one with these kinds of headlines. The Guardian was reporting over the weekend that there’s speculation David Littleproud could be rolled as Nationals leader. Today, Nine News is reporting that a reunion of the Coalition appears inevitable while speculating on who will make it to the opposition front bench. With all of that going on, what’s it like to be inside the Liberal Party bubble right now? Well, my next guest can tell you. Member for Moncrieff, Angie Bell, thank you so much for coming into the studio.
ANGIE BELL MP:
Great to be with you, Bern.
STEPHANIE DALZELL:
For more, let’s bring in our political panel, Liberal MP Angie Bell and Labor MP Mike Freelander. Thanks to you both for joining us.
To you first, Angie Bell, we just heard from Kevin Hogan. Do you think the Coalition should keep its policy to reach net zero emissions by 2050?
The Broadbeach Cats AFL club has a thriving female program across all ages. However, their current changeroom facilities are outdated and no longer fit-for-purpose. Federal LNP Member for Moncrieff, Angie Bell MP, said the Broadbeach AFL club has seen participation numbers skyrocket, and the female changerooms are well overdue for an upgrade.
SARAH CUMMING:
Today’s guest is LNP member for Moncrieff, Angie Bell, and she is here to answer your questions. So, if you have a question for Angie Bell, you can call us on 1300 903 917 or the text line of course 0487 993 222. Angie Bell, good morning to you.
ANGIE BELL MP:
Good morning, Sarah. How are you today?
SARAH CUMMING:
Well, thank you. How is the election campaign going?
A Dutton LNP Government will provide $235,000 to upgrade the facilities at the Southport Pony and Hack Club. The iconic club hosts several equine events in Southport including agistment overflow for the Magic Millions – an event that generates great economic benefit for the Gold Coast region. Federal Member for Moncrieff, Angie Bell MP, said current facilities are no longer safe to use and the Southport Pony and Hack Club deserves better.
An elected Dutton Liberal National Government will help make the Gold Coast a safer place with a $250,000 commitment for an important early intervention youth program. The funding, to be provided from a revitalised Safer Communities Fund (SCF), will be provided to the ‘It’s a Wrap’ program, which supports youth who are at risk of engaging in criminal or anti-social behaviour. Federal Member for Moncrieff, Angie Bell MP, said this funding would help to ensure the Gold Coast community feels safe as they go about their daily lives.
The Mudgeeraba Nerang Cricket Club, in the heart of the Gold Coast, has a proud 100-year history in our community, with a 300 strong membership base. Over the last decade, the club’s female membership has grown significantly, and as a result, the club requires upgraded changerooms to cater for more women’s teams. LNP Member for Moncrieff, Angie Bell MP, said the project would greatly benefit the community, providing inclusive amenities for all.