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The tax system can play a role in Australian innovation

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor
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Australia’s quest to develop a stronger innovation ecosystem has seen a growing focus on the income tax system, and whether it should be used as a lever to help achieve this goal.

Some have argued the government should not use tax...

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