The WA GST deal – the worst public policy decision of the 21st century thus far – Address to the National Press Club
Australian Society and Politics, Economic Policies | 8th May 2024
I addressed the National Press Club in Canberra, on the subject of the changes made by the Morrison Government (with the support of the then Labor Opposition) in 2018 to the distribution of revenue from the GST among the states and territories at the behest of Western Australia – which I regard as constituting the worst public policy decision of the 21st century thus far – on 8th May. Presenting the other side of the argument was Colin Barnett, Premier of Western Australia from 2008 to 2018.
Following is the text of my address and the slides I used to accompany my talk.
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