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It's time to end Western Australia's $4 billion-per-year GST bonus

Written by Robert Breunig, Professor of Economics and Director, Tax and Transfer Policy Institute, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

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The Morrison government’s decision to give a special deal to Western Australia for the distribution of the income from the goods and service tax is one of the worst public policy decisions made in Australia in the past two decades.

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It's time to end Western Australia's $4 billion-per-year GST bonus

Best AI Answering Services for Small Businesses in 2026 (Compared)

Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’

The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior rates of pay for most over 18s. It’s a positive step

KiwiSaver payments have to rise – but earners shouldn’t be penalised if they can’t afford it

Why Local Procurement is the New Competitive Advantage for Australian Builders

Why Queensland Agribusinesses Are Rethinking Their Airborne Particulate Management

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Should the government keep running up debt to get us out of the crisis? Overwhelmingly, economists say yes

Icon Reputation is launching an e-book today, Surviving Crisis, authored by Mark Forbes

Our analysis of wealth trends suggests Australia’s middle class may be ‘shrinking’

Work-life Balance Key to Solving Construction Talent Shortage

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Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

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