We can talk about a higher rate of GST in Australia, but it will never happen
- Written by John Quiggin, Professor, School of Economics, The University of Queensland
A group of crossbench parliamentarians have revived the idea of increasing the rate of the goods and services tax from 10% or removing exemptions on food, education and health purchases.
The group, which includes Allegra Spender and David Pocock, say increasing the GST rate would raise revenue to lessen government dependence on income tax as the...
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