The fiscal imbalances undermining the federation

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By Leith van Onselen

After intense speculation that the Abbott Government is seeking to rip further funding for hospitals and schools from the states, the Government on Tuesday released its 121-page discussion (green) paper on the reform of Australia’s federation.

The paper canvasses wide-ranging options for reforms in health, education, housing and homelessness, and federation finances.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.