Is Indexing Tax Brackets Actually a Good Idea?

Is indexing tax brackets the answer to bracket creep — or could it create new problems in a high-inflation environment? In this TPC Gold clip, Ben, Evan and David Robertson unpack one of the trickier parts of Australia’s tax reform debate, including personal income tax reliance, bracket creep, fiscal policy, monetary policy and the ever-awkward GST conversation. It’s a big topic, but a very important one for understanding how government decisions can flow through to households, inflation and the broader economy. Submit your question to the show here: https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/ Timestamps 00:00 – The budget’s big reform ambition 00:57 – Australia’s productivity challenge 02:18 – Are the right levers being pulled? 06:19 – Bracket creep and indexation 07:09 – Why indexation can be risky 08:05 – The GST elephant in the room 09:24 – Australia’s reliance on income tax #ThePropertyCouch #TaxReform #BracketCreep #AustralianEconomy #FederalBudget #PersonalFinanceAustralia #MoneyManagement #FinancePodcast