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

  • Written by Stephen Bartos, Professor of Economics, University of Canberra
The controversial GST deal with the states is under review. There are better alternativesCopyright 2025 Rio Tinto

Treasurer Jim Chalmers last week announced the Productivity Commission will review the 2018 deal that gave states a guaranteed minimum share of the goods and services tax (GST).

Within minutes, the Western Australian Treasurer Rita Saffioti responded with a promise to fight to keep WA’s “fair share” of the...

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