Are working-age Australians being ripped off by the tax system? || Insiders: On Background

In this engaging discussion, Aruna Sathenapali, Head of the Grattan Institute, shares insights from the recent Economic Reform Roundtable on Australia’s tax system. She emphasizes the urgent need for tax reform to promote fairness, particularly for working-age Australians facing inequities in income taxation. Aruna critiques the tax-free status for retirees and explores disparities affecting high and low-income earners. The conversation also touches on simplifying complex tax processes and the necessity of a broad public understanding to drive meaningful change.