Joe Hockey revives GST debate with call for 'mature' talks
by Daniel Hurst Political correspondent from Technology | The Guardian on (#EBG3)
The treasurer also offers support to digitally disruptive companies such as Uber, saying governments should not 'try to tax or legislate them out of existence'
Joe Hockey is calling for a "sensible, mature debate" about tax reform options, including an increase to the rate or base of Australia's goods and services tax (GST).
In a speech in Melbourne on Wednesday, the federal treasurer will also offer qualified support to digitally disruptive companies such as Uber, saying governments should not "try to tax or legislate them out of existence".
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