Infographic: the size of Australia’s governmentAhead of this year’s federal budget the government has consistently spoken of the need for Australia to “live within its means”, but what does this really mean? These eight charts show where Australia’s federal government spends money, and how this… May 02 16May 02, 2016Article at The Conversation
Negative gearing windbacks could deliver $5.3bn a year: GrattanTax reform to target Australia’s distorting capital gains tax and negative gearing regimes could net the government A$5.3 billion in tax revenue per year, according to a new report from the Grattan Institute. The report recommends reducing the… Apr 25 16April 25, 2016Article at The Conversation
Five things you need to know about the Trans-Pacific PartnershipAfter eight years and 19 rounds of negotiations that began in Melbourne in 2010, the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement has been concluded in Atlanta. The agreement will create a free trade zone among 12 nations, including Australia, the US, Japan… Oct 06 15October 06, 2015Article at The Conversation
Six simple tax reforms plagued by politicsEven before the government’s options paper on tax reform is released later this year, many reforms have been taken off the table, at least before the next election. Here’s the expert view on six. Broadening or increasing the GST Some experts say… Jul 21 15July 21, 2015Article at The Conversation
