Ken Henry — What Killed the Reform Era? [Aus. Policy Series - LIVE]
The Joe Walker Podcast
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Reflections on Tax Policy and Intergenerational Equity
This chapter examines the 15-year legacy of the Henry Review's tax policy recommendations, emphasizing unaddressed aspects like corporate income tax and road user charging. It explores the political difficulties in implementing mining taxes, the adverse effects of the mining boom on overall economic competitiveness, and the importance of fiscal discipline. A key focus is the intergenerational equity of the tax system, highlighting disparities in treatment of capital versus labor income and advocating for reforms to support younger generations.
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