Intro

Despite growing intergenerational inequality, and numerous tax reviews and recommendations, there's been no major reform to Australia's taxation system since the introduction of the GST in the year 2000. From capital gains tax discounts, to superannuation concessions, is Australia's tax system unusually generous to the wealthy? And why is tax reform so politically difficult? 

Guest: Chris Evans, Professor Emeritus at the University of New South Wales, former head of the Australian Taxation School

Producer: Jack Schmidt