Could a GST hike actually help poorer Australians?
Grattan Institute CEO Dr Aruna Sathanapally on why she argues we should raise the GST – even during a cost-of-living crisis.
When John Howard introduced the GST in the year 2000, Australians were largely unimpressed.
More than 25 years later, some experts – including a former treasurer – say it’s time for an update.
A new report from the independent think tank the Grattan Institute proposes broadening the Goods and Services Tax and raising its rate to 15 per cent – to avoid what it says is a looming budget disaster.
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Today Grattan Institute CEO Dr Aruna Sathanapally on why she argues we should raise the GST – even during a cost-of-living crisis – and how to package the changes so poorer Australians could actually end up better off.
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