The controversial GST deal with the states is under review. There are better alternatives

The controversial GST deal with the states is under review. There are better alternatives

Copyright 2025 Rio TintoTreasurer Jim Chalmers last week announced the Productivity Commission will review the 2018 deal that gave states a guaranteed minimum share of the goods and services tax (GST). Within minutes, the Western Australian Treasurer Rita Saffioti responded with a promise to fight to keep WA’s “fair share” of the GST. She announced a “fairness fighter” team would be set up in the WA Treasury. The reason WA is worried is that the…