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Federal taxpayers footing a $60 billion bill for WA’s GST woes

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald

It was supposed to cost taxpayers just $2.3 billion. But a deal to help West Australians is now on track to punch a $60 billion hole in the federal budget.

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GST carve-up hits one state with $2.4bn cut

Queensland is set to cop a near $2.4bn blow in GST contributions with the newly installed state Treasurer David Janetzki accusing the independent body of “shonky shifting”.

16 hours ago

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ABC Australia

Victoria tips from 'giver' to 'taker' in GST carve-up with $3.7b boon

For the first time, Victoria shifts to become a relative beneficiary in a new carve-up of the GST, and will receive a "significant" $3.7 billion increase to its GST take.

22 hours ago·Australia

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Sydney Morning Herald

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Federal taxpayers footing a $60 billion bill for WA’s GST woes

It was supposed to cost taxpayers just $2.3 billion. But a deal to help West Australians is now on track to punch a $60 billion hole in the federal budget.

24 hours ago·Sydney, Australia

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