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WA Premier Criticizes GST Report and Its Authors

Roger Cook has strongly criticized the authors of a GST report, calling them 'east-coast clowns' and decrying the findings as misleading.

14 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Western Australia Premier Roger Cook has expressed his anger towards the authors of a recently released GST report, dismissing them as 'east-coast clowns.' The report, which was released on Friday, characterizes the 2018 GST deal as a 'mistake' and alleges it could lead to a cost of up to $12 billion annually for Australian taxpayers, alongside failing to meet its main objectives.

Cook's remarks highlight his discontent with how the report presents the GST carve-up, suggesting that it lacks credibility. His comments join a broader discussion about the implications of the findings and how they might impact fiscal policies.

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