Australian Treasurer Says No to GST Increase

Australian Treasurer Says No to GST Increase
Treasurer Jim Chalmers at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on July 20, 2022. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Alfred Bui
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Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has turned down the idea of hiking GST (goods and services tax) across the country, despite recommendations from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to do so.

Chalmers, who is visiting the United States to meet with global financial leaders, said making changes to the GST was not a priority for the federal Labor government.

Alfred Bui
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Alfred Bui is an Australian reporter based in Melbourne and focuses on local and business news. He is a former small business owner and has two master’s degrees in business and business law. Contact him at [email protected].
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