Hopes for a fairer GST system in Australia

Australia’s GST aims to be distributed equitably among its states and territories.

However, the definition of ‘fair’ is a subject of dispute. Certain states obtain a significantly larger portion than others, leading to persistent discussions and political friction nationwide.

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Produced By: Thomas Koutis

Featured In Story: Saul Eslake – Independent Economist, consultant, speaker, and Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of Tasmania

First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 25 June 2025