COAG: Premiers reject Turnbull's push to a state taxing

[Redneck]

State and territory leaders have rejected a push toward "competitive federalism" by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull that would have allowed states to levy their own portion of the nation's income tax take.

The decision is a loss for the government, coming just two days after Mr Turnbull announced the proposal, calling it "the most fundamental reform to the federation in generations" and "the only way that we can genuinely reform our federation". The plan was also spruiked by several government frontbenchers including Treasurer Scott Morrison.

"There was not a consensus among the states and territories to support further consideration of the proposal that would enable states to levy income tax on their own behalf," Mr Turnbull announced on Friday after the Council of Australian Governments meeting in Canberra.

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http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/ ... nw4pc.html

Always was a dumb idea

[Neferti]

Lord Waffle has absolutely NO IDEA. He doesn't listen to anyone (except his wife, Lucy). He is worse than Kevin and Julia combined. Surely somebody with guts will start speaking out?

The rate Lord Waffle is going, it will be a "Bradbury" for the other jerk.

God help Australia (and I don't believe in God.)

[skippy]

It is a slap in the face for Turnbull. I expect the reason Morrison was not so keen on saying it was on the table a couple of days ago is that he is smart enough to know you discuss these things with the relevant parties first.
Turnbull is making a habit of shooting off his mouth before he has a policy sewn up. He looks like he is making things up on the run and is failing at every attempt.
I expected better from him.