EconomyProductivity Commission calls Morrison-era GST deal with Western Australia a costly mistake
An interim Productivity Commission report says the GST deal struck with Western Australia under the Morrison government achieved almost none of its objectives and made the distribution system less equitable. Taxpayer costs have reached nearly A$23bn, are forecast to hit A$60bn by 2029-30, and the commission says only WA has benefited.
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Productivity Commission calls Morrison-era GST deal with Western Australia a costly mistake
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