This submission responds to the 2025 National Small Business Strategy arguing it fails to deliver solutions to Australia's productivity crisis. The submission proposes eight core budget priorities and a suite of recommendations to stimulate the economy by reducing regulatory pressure on Australian business.

An inquiry report into Australia’s taxation system including critiques of the current tax system and proposals for reform. The committee noted that the last comprehensive review of the tax system was completed in 2010.

This paper seeks to initiate discussion about the purpose and principles of the tax system by exploring potential avenues for reform. It proposes six priorities intended to lower income taxes on working people, restore intergenerational equity and improve business productivity.

This report addresses the growing challenge of Australia’s lagging productivity, and the need to compete harder for business investment which can help improve it. The report identifies where the most effort is needed to shift the momentum of productivity towards growth including reducing red tape, tax reform, and increased investment in research and development.

This overview of Australia's tax system looks at the roles played by different taxes and how they have changed over time. It finds that the tax mix has remained relatively stable since 1980, with a heavy reliance on personal income tax, and explores scenarios where this mix could shift due to policy changes or economic...