The “last great reform”: 20 years later, has the GST delivered what the politicians promised?
The GST was meant to end the black market, lift the national savings rate and boost revenue to the states. Twenty years on, has it delivered?
Tax reform is definitely needed. The goods and services tax probably does need to be at 15% – at least 12.5% – and the base for GST needs to…
A government that can’t balance its books is like an ice addict, according to Peter Costello, who spoke at a Women in Banking and Finan…
Former Treasurer Peter Costello has urged the Abbott government to rethink its approach to the nation’s taxes, mocking his former colleagu…
Former Treasurer Peter Costello has thrown his support behind calls for a reduction in the GST-free threshold for overseas online purchases,…
When should the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook be released? According to the relevant legislation: “The Treasurer is to publicly …
The good times are over. That’s the message both parties are sending out ahead of the budget and September’s election. Shadow treasur…
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is paying “increased” attention to the major supermarket chains’ acquisitions of smaller …
News Corporation chairman Rupert Murdoch has indicated he is preparing to “hit back” at what he describes as the “lies” directed tow…
Business owners are relying on another interest rate cut to help offset the worst trading conditions in 14 years, according to the Australia…
Business confidence falls on economic woes, ACCI report shows Business and investor confidence fell slightly in the December quarter with mo…
And so the dream that Sydney would become the key Asian financial centre is now officially over. The decision by the ASX to recommend that o…
