Australia’s system of taxing alcohol is ‘incoherent’, but our research suggests a single tax rate isn’t the answer
The taxation of alcohol in Australia is best described as “incoherent.” The 2010 Henry Tax Review used the term to describe a system where some wine faces no alcohol tax at all, while expensive wine is heavily taxed and cask wines lightly. Beer (but not wine) is taxed based on alcohol content. Brandy is taxed less than other spirits. Cider […]