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  • Written by The Conversation Contributor

In relation to this FactCheck on Australia and tax, a spokesperson for the Australian Council of Social Service sent the following by email:

As the sixth lowest taxing country in the OECD, there is scope for Australia for an adequate increase in public revenue to ensure we can meet the real impacts of growing health costs and unmet needs in areas...

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