Is tax reform even possible anymore?
Jun 25, 202629m
Now that the dust is beginning to settle, what has happened to Labor's tax reform? And what does the way the debate played out tell us about the limits to what governments can do in the future?
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Formerly The Money, The Economy, Stupid is your weekly guide to the world of business, economics and finance. Every Thursday, economist Peter Martin is joined by a team of sharp young thinkers for a fresh conversation about the financial stories making headlines and how they might affect you.
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Peter Martin
economist and host of The Economy, Stupid · Immaculate Heart of Mary Counseling Center
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Diana Mousina
Deputy Chief Economist · AMP
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