Progressive taxation has been the default position of both major parties in Australia for decades, to the point where the mere suggestion of reform reeks of political poison. But should the idea of a ‘flat tax’ really be scary or controversial?

In fact, if international experience and best practice shows us anything, it’s that flat tax systems have been tried and tested and could deliver immense gains to Australia in the form of economic growth, an actual increase in revenue and most importantly, more disposable income in the pockets of the average worker.