Productivity Commission says ‘line was crossed’ when WA premier labelled them ‘east coast clowns’ over GST
The Western Australian premier, Roger Cook, and Anthony Albanese have been criticised by the Productivity Commission for their response to an interim report on the GST. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPView image in fullscreenThe Western Australian premier, Roger Cook, and Anthony Albanese have been criticised by the Productivity Commission for their response to an interim report on the GST. And everything he’s done has been completely consistent with that view and it should have surprised nobody.”Cook’s office has been approached for comment.Explore more on these topicsWestern AustraliaAustralian politicsProductivity CommissionAnthony AlbaneseGSTnewsShareReuse this content
- ▪The Western Australian premier, Roger Cook, and Anthony Albanese have been criticised by the Productivity Commission for their response to an interim report on the GST.
- ▪Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPView image in fullscreenThe Western Australian premier, Roger Cook, and Anthony Albanese have been criticised by the Productivity Commission for their response to an interim report on the GST.
- ▪And everything he’s done has been completely consistent with that view and it should have surprised nobody.”Cook’s office has been approached for comment.Explore more on these topicsWestern AustraliaAustralian politicsProductivity Commissio
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The Western Australian premier, Roger Cook, and Anthony Albanese have been criticised by the Productivity Commission for their response to an interim report on the GST. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPView image in fullscreenThe Western Australian premier, Roger Cook, and Anthony Albanese have been criticised by the Productivity Commission for their response to an interim report on the GST. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAPWestern AustraliaProductivity Commission says ‘line was crossed’ when WA premier labelled them ‘east coast clowns’ over GST Commissioner Angela Jackson also said it was ‘disappointing’ that Anthony Albanese had ruled out changes to Western Australia’s GST arrangements Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast…
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