The Australian Prime Minister has reiterated his election pledge for “lower, simpler, fairer taxes,” and the new government will draw up a tax reform white paper within two years. Recommendations in the white paper shall be part of the platform in the next election in 2016. There has recently been significant debate in Australia for the need for tax reform, including in the GST, and the need for the government to commit to certainty in tax policy.
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