Henry Tells Chalmers to Stop ‘Fiddling’ and Launch Into Tax Reform

Henry tells Chalmers to stop ‘fiddling’ and launch into tax reform

The Albanese government could raise a $50 billion tax on fossil fuel exports and up the GST to lower company and income taxes, the former Treasury head argues.

Future-proof tax system needed now, leading institute tells Treasurer Chalmers

Australia stands at a critical juncture as the re-elected Labor Government faces mounting economic pressures and a tax system in urgent need of reform. The Tax Institute has delivered its Incoming Government Brief: June 2025 to Treasurer Jim Chalmers, calling for immediate action on long-stalled reforms while outlining a vision for comprehensive structural change. The Tax Institute has reiterated its longstanding call for holistic, principled an…