Cormann vs the rest: Why former finance minister is still backing this $60b blowout
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-03-18 15:45 UTC+10:00
Section: Politics / Federal
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Education, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy
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One of the key architects of the GST deal that will cost federal taxpayers $60 billion has defended the policy as affordable and vital to protecting the federation, putting him at odds with one of his fellow former ministers, who says it is hurting the nation’s economy and should be dumped.
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