Independent MP Allegra Spender says 20 years of policy inaction have left Australia with poor housing and tax systems,but sees a way to fixing them.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited WA as his Labor government released an attack ad claiming Peter Dutton and the Coalition don’t support the state’s GST deal.
Its treatment of the Minns Labor government in the GST carve-up could be costly for the federal ALP in critical NSW seats.
It has become obvious that the GST distribution model is no longer fit for purpose and urgent change is needed for the sound financial future of our state.
Daniel Mookhey blasted the “absurd” GST carve-up which will see taxpayers pay billions to prop up a 2018 deal that has allowed resource-rich Western Australia to deliver six consecutive surpluses.
WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti reckons critics of the current GST should “read the other parts of the budget where WA revenues are propping up” much of the federal government’s revenue.
The Albanese government’s budget has delivered a $1.9 billion blow to NSW,putting the state’s finances under further pressure.
A few numbers show why our states are still fighting over their fair share of the goods and services tax.
The state’s coveted AAA credit rating is “almost certain” to be lost after a big GST hit to the state budget.
In recent years,I made the mistake of acquiring a taste for expensive booze. I would find beers with exceptional can designs and phrases such as “NEIPA” and “hazy pale” which made me feel special. Now I can’t afford the cheap stuff.
State treasurers are pressing for key changes to the way the GST is allocated so they know how much money they receive.