A special deal on the luxury car tax by Labor and the Greens has been slammed by the Coalition.
The government wants to increase the luxury car tax - from 25 per cent to 33 per cent - on vehicles worth more than $57,180, but needs the support of the seven balance of power senators to overcome coalition opposition.
The Greens say they have done a deal with Labor to exempt 25 models of cars that have a fuel efficiency of seven litres per 100km or better.
Liberal MP Don Randall says the Greens have cemented their role as just another Labor party faction.
“We know where the Greens come from – they’re really into the politics of envy,” he said.
“And at the end of the day, if you’re talking about this luxury car tax, we’re talking about Taragos, for example, where people need to carry larger families.
“This is the Greens just getting into bed with Labor because they’re mates.”
But Treasurer Wayne Swan says no deal has been struck and negotiations are continuing.
"We are in discussions with both the Greens and all of the minor party senators," he told ABC Radio.
"None of those are concluded yet. Northing is certain.
"I can't say, at this stage, that any arrangements are finalised or guaranteed."
