GST
Opinion
Federal budget
Albanese’s GST mauling of NSW Labor mates invites blood at federal poll
Its treatment of the Minns Labor government in the GST carve-up could be costly for the federal ALP in critical NSW seats.
- by Alexandra Smith
Latest
‘Struggle takes time’: NSW treasurer invokes spirit of Gandhi over GST stoush
Daniel Mookhey blasted the “absurd” GST carve-up which will see taxpayers pay billions to prop up a 2018 deal that has allowed resource-rich Western Australia to deliver six consecutive surpluses.
- by Michael McGowan and Shane Wright
‘We’re giving far more than we’re getting’: WA fires warning shot over GST blowout
WA Treasurer Rita Saffioti reckons critics of the current GST should “read the other parts of the budget where WA revenues are propping up” much of the federal government’s revenue.
- by Hamish Hastie
The Minns government’s worst budget fears have been realised
The Albanese government’s budget has delivered a $1.9 billion blow to NSW, putting the state’s finances under further pressure.
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
Opinion
When states argue over the GST, it’s like watching Mum and Dad bicker
A few numbers show why our states are still fighting over their fair share of the goods and services tax.
- by Millie Muroi
GST carve-up costs NSW $12 billion – and its premium credit rating
The state’s coveted AAA credit rating is “almost certain” to be lost after a big GST hit to the state budget.
- by Matt Wade
Opinion
Beer
$16 a pint, in this economy? Stuff that, I’m starting a moonshine side-hustle
In recent years, I made the mistake of acquiring a taste for expensive booze. I would find beers with exceptional can designs and phrases such as “NEIPA” and “hazy pale” which made me feel special. Now I can’t afford the cheap stuff.
- by Doug Hendrie
Exclusive
Federal budget
Nothing magical about GST carve-up: States want four-year forecasts
State treasurers are pressing for key changes to the way the GST is allocated so they know how much money they receive.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Federal budget
Work on this year’s budget has started. Welcome to rent-seekers central
The Albanese government knows what it should do to manage the economy better, but lacks the courage to do more than a little.
- by Ross Gittins
How a change in the description of a coastal town will cost a state $200 million
A change in the definition of Coffs Harbour will cost NSW millions and other states win or lose on similar technicalities. These are the mysteries of the GST allocation system.
- by Shane Wright
Analysis
For subscribers
NSW should stop fuming over Victoria’s slice of the GST pie
The Victorian Treasurer’s characterisation of Chris Minns as a tool might be over the top, but Tim Pallas has a point.
- by Josh Gordon