The “last great reform”: 20 years later, has the GST delivered what the politicians promised? Politics Bernard Keane 2 July 2020 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?
Homebuyer woes and even more government debt: Why we shouldn’t abolish stamp duty Coronavirus Michael Yardney 28 May 2020 The call to abolish stamp duty in favour of a broader tax on all Australians could actually push up property prices and make it harder to by a home.
Government establishes phoenix activity hotline as cost to the economy each year hits $5 billion Economy Dominic Powell 16 July 2018 The federal government has today revealed the cost of the illegal phoenix activity on the Australian economy could exceed $5 billion annually.
