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Hopes for a fairer GST system in Australia

Australia’s GST aims to be distributed equitably among its states and territories. However, the definition of ‘fair’ is a subject of dispute. Certain states obtain a significantly larger portion than others, leading to persistent discussions and political friction nationwide. Image: Image: Shutterstock – P pixxelstudio91 Produced By: Thomas Koutis Featured In Story: Saul Eslake – …

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Taxpayers subsidising private schools luxury facilities

With the beginning of the school year, The Australia Institute has highlighted the growing disparity between public and private school funding. The Canberra think tank’s submission to a NSW inquiry into private school profits reveals that taxpayers are helping fund luxury private school facilities. Tax-deductible donations to private school building funds are said to cost …

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