WA GST Deal Under Fire | Sydney News

Western Australia’s GST deal is under fire again as the Productivity Commission calls the current minimum return arrangement a “mistake,” warning WA could lose up to $6 billion annually if reverted. Despite this, both federal parties are doubling down: Assistant Minister Patrick Gorman vows the government’s commitment to WA’s fair share is “rock solid,” citing record GST payments, while Nationals leader Matt Canavan defends the 2018 deal as essential for national unity and fairness, blaming other states for not developing their own resources. The debate rages on over how to balance revenue equity across Australia.

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