So this is what it takes a war to raise taxes. If the opposition refuse they will be accused that they aren’t supporting war or national security

Finance minister Mathias Cormann speaks during a press conference. “If your against me your against Team Australia, Shorten”

Mathias Cormann ‘not ruling out’ increasing taxes to fund national security boost, Iraq campaign

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says he will not rule out raising taxes to help pay for Australia’s mission in Iraq and a recent funding boost to national security agencies.