The opposition’s assistant treasurer defends Labor’s policies amid concerns over Australia’s economic future.

Labor has announced plans which could impact the economy under a possible Labor government, including negative gearing, living wage and energy policy.

Shadow Assistant Treasurer Andrew Leigh defends Labor’s energy policies and tells Ross Greenwood “there are big economic gains to tackling climate change”.

He discusses with key Labor policies which could affect the economy.

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