The Worst Public Policy Decision of the 21st Century Thus Far – a discussion with the Economics Writer for The West Australian, on ABC Radio National’s “It’s the Economy, Stupid”
Australian Society and Politics, Economic Policies, Taxation | 26th February 2026
Saul appeared along with the economics writer for _The West Australian_ newspaper, Matt McKenzie, on ABC Radio National’s “It’s the Economy, Stupid!” hosted by Peter Martin AM, to discuss The Worst Public Policy Decision of the 21st Century Thus Far, aka “the WA GST deal” (under which the Federal Government is gifting Australia’s richest state, Western Australia, almost $60 billion over 11 years enabling it to run budget surpluses while every other government in Australia is running persistent deficits, and ultimately resulting in Western Australians enjoying better public services whilst paying lower state taxes than other Australians). Here is a recording of the discussion: WA’s Special Deal: Fair Reward or Billion‑Dollar Rort? – ABC listen