The sugar tax has been a topic of discussion in many countries in the last year. The Grattan Institute has issued a report and the Green party have drafted legislation on an Australian sugar tax. As discussed in previous posts it is a good idea as it helps deal with a negative externality of consumption.
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has called the tax 'Bonkers mad'. Takes one to know one.
An IA article must not be more than twelve months old when the commentary is written. Previous articles and taxes highlighted on the blog will be out of date for the 2017 Year 11 cohort, but not this!
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