The release of the inter-generational report has given rise to much talk about inequality and the need for another look at our tax system. It's been five years since the release of the Henry Tax Review, a comprehensive study of our tax and transfer system, released at the time that the GFC hit.

So how urgent is the need for wide ranging reform of the taxation system, and what are some of the things which need attention?

Guests

Richard Eccleston

Professor of Political Science and Director of the Institute for the Study of Social Change, University of Tasmania

Miranda Stewart

Professor and Director of the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute at the ANU's Crawford School of Public Policy

Credits

Presenter

Phillip Adams

Executive Producer

Gail Boserio