Tax Sham

Article Abstract:

An inquiry into Australia's tax competitiveness with other major developed economics which would set the scene for May 2006 budget tax cuts is presented. A responsible government should frame its tax regime, its single most important agent of social and economic change against a globalized backdrop, easing the tax burden on the young and middle-income earners.

Taxes, Interpretation and construction, Tax reform

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Fuel for the future

Article Abstract:

The media concludes that the 2004 budget was framed with the view to maximize support for the government in the marginal sets that would decide the outcome of the election. The response to the budget is found to be disturbing because the significance of the government's strategy is left unexplored, as has the magnitude of its implications.

Economic Programs, Administration of Economic Programs, PRINTING AND PUBLISHING, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Mass media industry, Budget, Budgets, Economic policy

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Hooked on houses

Article Abstract:

The Productivity Commission's recommendation is that the government should review the impact of the capital gains tax on the housing market. The Productivity Commission's concern was that the effective halving of the capital gains tax rate in September 1999 had contributed to the sharp increase in housing prices.

Australia. Productivity Commission

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