The National Party of Australia are calling on the Federal Government to hold a snap election, accusing Australian Labor Party of misleading Australians over potential new taxes before the recent election.

The Nationals claim Labor failed to be upfront with voters about its taxation agenda during the campaign, arguing Australians were not given the full picture before casting their ballots.

In a strongly worded statement, the party said everyday Australians deserved honesty and transparency from the government, particularly during a federal election campaign.

The Nationals are now demanding Labor “go back to the people” and allow voters to decide whether they support the government’s alleged plans for higher taxes.

The call for a snap election comes amid growing political tension in Canberra, with opposition parties accusing the government of breaking trust with voters only weeks after the election result.

Labor has defended its economic agenda, insisting its policies are focused on budget repair and easing cost-of-living pressures for Australian families.