WA GST deal adds $6bn to federal budget deficit

Western Australia’s sweetheart GST deal effectively almost ­tripled the federal government’s budget deficit and has now cost ...
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Is Australia’s GST a tax or a tariff? And why has it become a target in the trade wars?

The latest round of proposed tariffs from US President Donald Trump includes a response to what the White House describes as “unfair” taxes – specifically, value-added taxes such as Australia’s Goods ...

The controversial GST deal with the states is under review. There are better alternatives

While simply scrapping the 2018 deal might not be feasible, moving to an altogether new system could be a way forward.
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Victoria tips from 'giver' to 'taker' in GST carve-up with $3.7 billion boon

An update to the GST carve-up has shifted Victoria from being a "lifter" to a "leaner", with substantial population growth and a struggling economy meaning it will take a relatively larger share of ...