GST Deal Costing Billions | Australia News

The Productivity Commission has slammed a 2018 GST deal with Western Australia as a costly mistake, costing taxpayers tens of billions and making the system less fair—despite bipartisan support. The agreement disproportionately benefits WA, even during national crises like bushfires in NSW, while other states shoulder rising costs. With a projected $60 billion hit by 2030, the commission insists it’s time to reverse course, arguing the deal failed its original goals and unfairly concentrates wealth in one state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0dcaa07585346edf