Leaders back WA’s GST blitz as national review looms

WA business warns GST shake-up risks AUKUS, mining sector

Western Australian business heavyweights have warned scrapping the state’s GST deal could have wide-ranging implications for the national economy.

Leaders back WA’s GST blitz as national review looms

Industry heavyweights have jumped on the Cook Government’s GST bandwagon, despite the Prime Minister’s promise he won’t change the deal that currently gives WA 75 cents back for every dollar raised.

WA GST has PM, business support: Saffioti

Treasurer Rita Saffioti has insisted WA's GST campaign blitz does not demonstrate a lack of trust in the Prime Minister, as she met with senior business figures on the matter today.

Cook Government, business leaders present united front in push to protect WA’s GST share

WA government and major industry leaders push to protect the state’s GST floor, highlighting national benefits and economic impact. This follows a roundtable at Perth’s Hale House attended by Premier Roger Cook, Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti, senior ministers, major business figures and leading industry bodies this morning. Representatives from major companies — including Fortescue, Hancock Iron Ore, Wesfarmers, Satterley, CBH, Hesperia and Perda…