Should the government raise taxes on the rich?

Yes, but also take into consideration the number of children supported in the household

Yes, but only for people who inherited their wealth

Taxes should vary based on income/tax bracket. The rich will naturally be paying more than those in lower tax brackets. The rich should not receive additional tax increases.

Lower rates at lower brackets, and remove all exisiting loopholes and deductions.

Yes, but the money should be redispursed back into the country thoughtfully and for truly beneficial things.

make tax lower for all brackets

The company structure is what needs addressing. All companies/corporations should be taxed at 90% minimum.

Yes, increase taxes on higher income brackets, lower taxes on lower income brackets, tax superannuation for the ultra-wealthy and introduce land-tax reform

Yes but how rich are you talking, 1 million dollar rich or billionaire rich? Also, rich people can get around these policies all the time.

The government already has policies for it, but how rich are you talking, 1 million dollar rich or billionaire rich? Also, there’s wealthier people who have loopholes to get around these policies.

the poor should be taxed greater, forcing the poor to work harder to become rich, lowering their tax rate and therefore, boosting the economy

tax religion and tax anyone doing business overseas also tax people with extremely large property portfolios

Add taxes to religion and other organisations that work within Australia avoid taxes from other countries

If more taxes are required for the government to have enough money to afford to run the country properly, people should pay taxes and the rich should pay more.

no need to raise the tax but not falling for the scandals such as investing all their money in property then caliming they made a deficit for the whole year or investing money in a chairty tht goes back t themselves

Tax bigger businesses, corporations & religious groups. Lower tax for individuals, remove tax for people without savings / assets.

Yes, also removing loopholes, increase/make corporate audits compulsory and "minimum" amount of tax for corporations based on turnover/profit (a scale like individual incomes)

Lower the income tax for the poor, have a wage cut off - including government and political figures, increase mining and corporate tax, disallow continued benefits for politicians once they have left

increase the income tax spectrum at both ends, so that the uber wealthy pay more in taxes whilst those earning well under the poverty line pay none

Income tax on the hoghest tax brackets should be increased, capital gains tax should be drastically increased, and large asset holdings should be heavily taxed.

Yes but the tax brackets should be indexed and reviewed to ensure the brackets adjust in accordance as wages and salaries rise

Yes, but there needs to be year-on-year analysis on income. You shouldn’t be taxed based on previous years’ income, especially if you’re experiencing downturn.

No they shouldn’t have to pay more just because they have worked harder or have come into a fortune. They should deduct from the unemployment payments for people who don’t want to work.

Taxes should be tiered, and equivalent to the amount of income and assets one has, with close monitoring for tax evasion/system loopholes for the wealthy to exploit.

I am honestly not 100% sure one way or the other. What I do know is that taxation on most has gotten to an unmanageable degree for most and the rich are often able to find loopholes through charity or other means. Which then lays more pressure on the average Joe when a new road or more houses need to be made. I believe there should be an overhaul of how taxes work in Australia and look more closely as to how the Australian government actually uses it. I think everything needs to be rebalanced to reflect the currently difficult economy and those using tax dollars on frivolous and pointless projects like trying to legislate machetes which is an agricultural tool, as well as banning and enforcing gel blasters which was pretty pointless to me.

Everyone should pay the same rate, but we need to close the loopholes companied drive through. Tax should simply be a 'cost of existence in this community' and everyone should just pay it.
Professionals and the wealthy should not have any loophole available to them that an 'ordinary wage earner' cannot take advantage of.
Fundamental principle should be fairness.
So discounts, deferments or 'tax holidays' for start ups, in agreement with ATO, on per business case basis. Especially for things like payroll tax, not just income tax, because by definition start-ups have no income.
We need a new policy for multi-nationals - "earned here, taxed here".

Yes, but scaled for the highest tax brackets. Working class people should not get a pay cut solely for going up a tax bracket.

Yes, increase the income tax especially for the higher brackets, and remove all tax loopholes for individuals and corporations

Yes, any entity that owns more than 2 million should be placed into a higher tax bracket, and middle to lower class individuals should pay less taxes.

I believe that all people should be able to pay a reasonable tax price for their level of income. This way it affects everyone the same, whether rich or poor.

when calculating tax the amount of people being supported by that wage should be taken into consideration.

The tax rate should start at a lower level for lower income brackets, and slowly increase relatively parallel to the income of each bracket, with a slight bias above the relative increase in total income. Large businesses should also not have tax loopholes, and instead be taxed based on their revenue to profit ratio.

No, however the government should minimise loopholes for the rich to pay minimal taxes because the poor pay the most taxes

Instead of raising taxes on individuals in a fairly high income bracket I believe its important to crackdown on tax loopholes on large corporations and some of the highest earning individuals in Australia.

Yes, and Tax large companies (mining etc.) who are producing excessive emissions and toxic waste more. Regardless of their political donations

Yes, but make more high tax brackets to tax the very rich while keeping the existing tax brackets the same.

tax the super rich but don't tax essential workers such as doctors as much just because they earn more

higher income tax's should be kept the same, lower income tax should be near on abolished through time of cutting wasteful spending.

Lower income tax particularly for workers and the middle class, lower corporate tax on smaller and medium businesses, close tax loopholes and raise taxes on housing investment, end the stamp duty and implement a higher land value tax.

No, instead lower taxes for the poor and cut wasteful spending such as welcome to country ceremonies.

Increase tax on the highest income brackets and remove tax loopholes for corporations and massively increase capital gains tax and heavily tax large asset holdings by both individuals, trusts and corporations

Don’t increase tax on wealthy individuals however do increase tax on large corporations and forgin mining companies

Yes. But don't class $250k as wealthy. Tax should be increased on those well outside of the standard possibility of a salary earner. Tax oligarchs, tax companies,.

The tax brackets all need readjusting. $180k is not a lot of money in todays economy and therefore unfair that this level salary falls in to the top band.

if they’re rich they have a higher income therefore taxes are higher, so i don’t understand. no i guess

Government should take measures to close loopholes and ensure rich corporations and individuals actually pay the tax they owe rather than feign being profitless

Balance corporate rates against income rates. Increase foreign corporate rates. Eliminate tax concessions for offshore transactions.

Lower income tax for individuals and raise tax for businesses, especially large corporations. It seems far to easy for people to set up a business and exploit tax loopholes and this is unfair for the everyday tax payer.

No and reform the tax system to ensure that people aren’t being excessively taxed. People should PAY LESS TAX.

Lower taxes all round after starting a sovereign wealth fund that funds things our taxes would usually go towards

Yes, but single income families should have both tax free thresholds applied to the sole source of income

id want to look more into the tax bracket and compare the difference of those who make more and make less

Decrease taxes on lowest income holders and add more high tax brackets to tax the rich a large companies properly

Yes and create more tax brackets to effectively tax high earners above the current maximum earning threshold

Removal of tax loopholes and a consideration of corporation tax is important. Tax increases for extreme wealth should be considered if net effect is low to greater wealth equality and tax outcomes for funding.

Yes. Additionally, lower the income tax rate on the lower brackets, and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations.

If that’s what it takes for the government to finally assist middle class citizens. We are struggling.

Raise or retain the current taxation of higher income earners and cap the amount of offsets and deductions higher income earners are able to claim. Abolish negative gearing - safe, secure, affordable housing is a basic human right, not something the wealthy should be utilising to profiteer off those less privileged.

They should obviously decrease taxes on the rich to make them richer and increase the taxes on the poor to keep the poor people poor and make the rich people richer.

We need taxes on higher incomes but wealth redistribution is not done through taxes on income but on assets and the complex forms rich people hold their wealth. Corporations should also pay higher tax, including small businesses, especially used to disincentivise activities that are antisocial and not productive. We should aim to direct productivity to actually productive work, not what earns the most money.

No, should be a fairer system across all. If people can get ahead and are motivated to do so, good on them. Why should they be penalised for someone wants to drink, do drugs and not work!

General tax reform is always sensible. This can then consider the overall picture, rather than specifically focussing on segments of the population.

Tax Ultra Wealth (Top 1%) A higher rate, Potentially set up a system where the ultra wealthy can choose between a select few options of where they want there tax to go. Income tax for everyone else to keep the same. Or alernateively reduce but increase sales tax to compensate.

It depends on the richness, over 100,000 rich people should have taxes raised, but anything under should stay roughly the same

Tax policy should be in accordance with how much revenue is needed to fund government programs. If there is not enough revenue taxes should be raised on the rich. If there is enough revenue then no

Yes, but also abolish income taxes, stamp duty and land taxes, especially for those in lower tax brackets.

The tax system is broken to the point that it is irreparable. It needs to be replaced from the ground up

i dont think people that have worked hard for there money should be taxed more because they have more they should help the less fortunate people instead

No, they shouldn’t have to support the government’s poor decision making when it comes to financial decisions. They worked hard to make they’re money

Remove stamp duty as agreed when gst was brought in, states ripping us off because they are useless at budgeting

Yes, raise taxes on the super rich, but tax wealth not work. Close loopholes for tax avoidance. It should be illegal to be a billionaire.

We should be charging every business no matter how big or small the same rate so we are small on the same playing field and the corporations should be fined for avoiding paying tax Its disgraceful that the Gas companies are foreign owned, not paying tax then raping and pillaging the people of Australia

Abolish the tax system completely but require a certain amount of money to be moved throughout society if it is over a certain amount.

Yes but only if the right rich people have raised taxes such as the oil companies and rich people who own companies.

Increase tax on consumption. User pays more. Lower income tax. Incentivise large business if they employ more people. Increased tax will push more offshore.

Should be means tested, but wealth itself is only one part of a much bigger equation; How many hours does a person have to work in order to earn the level of wealth they have? How is it offset by assets and expenditures related to their income? How far above / below a good, liveable, comfortable wage / salary does the overall position put them? Is that remuneration projected to last a significant amount of time, or terminate in the near future?

This isn't the issue, rich or middle class, you need to pay tax at a percent from profit made. The issue is what is being taxed outside of profit made. The micro transaction on very hand over is too much. 1 item that gets to me has already paid tax 3-4 times before me. From manufacturing ingredients to onselli g to companies to distribution to vendors and then the customer.
Also companies and corporations need to be scrutinised a lot harder.

No, but the level of taxation must reflect the income level. Such as those on a much lower income shouldn’t be taxed as much as those in a much higher income. But no need to raise it and target anyone unfairly just because they earn more

The rich pay a large portion of the countries income tax, they are essential. They won’t want to live in a country where they are being taxed highly. Large corporations should be rewarded with tax cuts for manufacturing in Australia but amendments might need to be made to remove tax loopholes for the rich.

Income tax should decrease for citizens and permanent residents regardless of income bracket, while increase or remain the same for other foreign nationals. Large corporations should have no exemptions for tax, and remove all tax loopholes.

Lower taxes for individuals. Greatly increase taxes for large corporations, mining companies, and overseas companies.

Lower tax rate for the poor and middle class significantly, lower the rich as well, however severely limit the loopholes available and remove ALL loopholes for large corporations; especially overseas ones.

Raise taxes on the rich and remove loopholes and raise tax for large corporations whilst also lowering tax rates on lower income earners (below 100k)

Yes, and there should be a heafty fine if it's proven that they are avoiding paying tax by moving money elsewhere

No, but they should increase the tax rate on companies who pay executives more than $4000 per year, no executive is worth millions of dollars per year

Remove personal income tax under a threshold of $150 thousand. Remove tax deductions on rental home mortgage interest. Increase tax on mining production.

Abolish tax under 150k and raise threshold yearly with cpi. Start bottom bracket at 150k and raise to next bracket at 250 then top bracket at 500K double the gst but keep protection of basic goods and services. (Non processed food, medical, essential insurance, disability aids etc)

No, keep the current tax rate, but close loopholes for wealthy individuals and corporations that allow them to cheat on paying tax

Reform the tax system to primarily operate around a Land Value Tax, lessening or abolishing all other forms of tax

NO! Tax should be lower for everyone 50% is ridiculous considering people work hard for that money and people are struggling

It's unfair to have high tax rates for them, they worked hard for there money they should not have it taken from them.

No, taxes for everyone should be lowered for everyone, and taxes for business owners should be even lower

Yes, the government should raise taxes on rich people, but only based on their incomes, not on the business.

Governments should regularly compensate for bracket creep and reduce claimable deductions to simplify the tax system.

Raise taxes for the rich, end loopholes that allow corporations to not pay taxes, and lower the tax rate for those with low income

Yes it should creep up gradually, remove deductions and cuts over a certain value, remove taxes for everyone earning less than countries average yearly salary mean eg that 63k bs average

There should be a flat tax on all revenue or gross income on corporations and individuals so as to more fairly generate funds for reinvestment into the infrastructure/utilities that an individual or business consumes.