Albanese Criticises Proposed Cut to GST Distribution Linked to Slow Home Building

GST is a sensitive topic for the Western Australian government, who have, for years, argued it does not receive its fair share of the GST pot.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to media at The Kennedy Centre in Melbourne, Australia, on Feb. 9, 2024. Daniel Pockett/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese strongly criticised the opposition for suggesting that GST payouts to states and territories be cut as punishment for failing to meet housing targets.

During a multi-day trip to Western Australia, a key state for the upcoming federal election, Albanese warned about the policy that could impact the state’s $36.5 billion share of GST distribution.