Mathias Cormann (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Finance) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Ketter for that question. As the senator knows, the government has been engaged for some time now in a good faith conversation with state and territory governments and with the community as a whole on how our tax system can be improved. Our focus at all times has been, and continues to be and will be into the future, on how we can strengthen growth and facilitate stronger job creation by making sure that our tax system is more growth friendly.

This process started with a tax reform discussion paper which was released by the then Treasurer, Joe Hockey. Since then, as senators would be well aware, there has been an extensive public conversation. Between now and the election the government will be announcing our proposal for the best way forward, our proposal to improve our tax system, and that will be released in good time before the next election.