gst debate: scott morrison backs need for option to raise tax as part of reforms /

Published at 2016-01-24 03:21:17

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Treasurer says possibility of an increase needs to be on table whether voters want relief from the effects of ‘bracket creep’ in income taxScott Morrison has opened the political new year softening Australians up for an increase in the GST,arguing that reform needs to be on the table whether voters want personal income tax relief and a slit to corporate tax to boost economic growth.
In an interview on Sky News on Sunday, the treasurer repeated preceding formulations that the government had not yet made a decision on concrete tax reform options, or including whether or not to pursue a GST increase. Related: Morrison considering two tax reform options,including $32bn GST hike Related: Scott Morrison will not raise GST to fund states' funding black holes Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com