Trump’s bold tax plan spurs PM to try again

Original article by Joanna Mather, Sue Mitchell
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 3 : 28-Apr-17

The Australian Goverment will renew its push to pass a bill for across-the-board company tax cuts in the Senate after US President Donald Trump unveiled his tax reforms. Treasurer Scott Morrison notes that most developed nations have a lower company tax rate than Australia, and failing to act will threaten investment and jobs. Business Council of Australia CEO Jennifer Westacott and Wesfarmers MD Richard Goyder warn that Trump’s proposal to reduce the US corporate tax rate to 15 per cent highlights the need for Australia to have a more competitive tax regime.

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