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Policy analysis demonstrates that broadening consumption tax coverage reduces market distortions, indicating a need for targeted compensation for lower-income households.
This article examines the case for reforming Australia’s GST by broadening its base rather than merely increasing its rate. It argues that GST is comparatively efficient and underused, but that exemptions distort consumption, increase complexity and usually disproportionately benefit higher-income households, while requiring careful compensation for low-income households.
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