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WA Premier and Productivity Commission clash over state's GST share

Premier Roger Cook called Productivity Commission officials 'east coast clowns'. The remark came after their report recommended scrapping WA's existing GST deal.

Why it mattersGST distribution funds WA's schools, hospitals and services. Changes would reshape the state budget and affect how other states get federal money.

AustraliaAny shift in WA's GST share could trigger a broader rework of how Australia splits tax revenue between states, affecting every state's budget and public services.

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