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Yes, but only because states can't actually collect taxes. [0][1] Hence, each state collects levies, fines, rates, stamp duties, privatise public services and
by cmroanirgo 8y ago
Yes, but only because states can't actually collect taxes. [0][1]
Hence, each state collects levies, fines, rates, stamp duties, privatise public services and various other money grubbing exercises in order to raise capital for themselves so that they can waste/embezzle it according to their whims.
Then there's the problem of disproportionate tax distribution, which most states, particularly WA, seem to raise constantly.
[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutional_basis_of_taxation_in_Australia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutional_basis_of_taxati...
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_90_of_the_Constitution_of_Australia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Section_90_of_the_Constitution...
- jacques_chester 8y agoAustralian states can collect income tax, and did so. But the High Court found that the Commonwealth could collect tax under the Defence power and that it could essentially crowd out any state collection by being first in line. The states gave up on the practicalities, but they still have the theoretical power to collect income tax.