'Zombie' savings formally killed off
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The federal government has formally dumped controversial "zombie" savings measures first flagged in Tony Abbott's much-maligned 2014 budget.
Social Services Minister Christian Porter on Wednesday removed four pieces of legislation from the parliamentary agenda, including the planned crackdown on paid parental leave "double-dippers" and changes to some family payments.
Labor, vehemently opposed to the measures, accused the coalition of wasting the Australian public's time in trying to pursue the unfair cuts.
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