A report on federal financial relations has recommended sweeping reform including increasing the GST and getting rid of stamp duty.
Tag: federation
Federal takeover of health and hospital system
By Angela Dorizas The Federal Government has unveiled its $30.9 billion overhaul of Australia’s health system, which is the most significant reform to the federation in its history. Prime Minister…
COAG needs to address malfunctioning federation
Council of Australian Governments, February 2009. Photo: ALGA By Angela Dorizas Federal, state and local governments need to address big ticket issues of a dysfunctional federation, according to the Committee…