About this episode

The episode explores the hidden tax concessions in Australia's budget that primarily benefit the ultra-wealthy.

For decades, governments have spent billions in hidden tax concessions that largely favour the ultra-wealthy. How did they get there?

Topics covered

• budget
• tax concessions
• wealth inequality
• government spending
• economy

Keywords

• budget
• tax concessions
• Australia
• government
• wealthy
• economy
• hidden spending

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Australian government

Places: Australia

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