Ken Henry
Ken Henry is an esteemed Australian economist and public servant, known for his pivotal role in shaping Australia's tax policy and fiscal framework. He served as the Secretary of the Department of the Treasury from 2001 to 2011, during which he led significant economic reforms and conducted a comprehensive review of the tax system that proposed substantial changes to improve equity and efficiency. Henry is a vocal advocate for addressing structural issues in the Australian tax system, arguing against the influence of vested interests and emphasizing the importance of considering the financial wellbeing of future generations. His recent comments condemning the current tax system highlight his ongoing commitment to fostering a fair and sustainable economic environment.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Australia | 8 | 5.88 | 0.46% | +30% | 25,499,884 | 152,501 | $1,380,000 | 8,253$ |
| Totals | 8 | 25,499,884 | 152,501 | $1,380,000 | 8,253$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Ken Henry is another member of the productivity roundtable that Scott Farquhar is addressing.
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Australia:
Ken Henry is a former Treasury secretary who criticized the government's handling of environmental resources.
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Australia:
Allegra Spender will hold her own tax discussion with experts including former Treasury secretary Ken Henry.
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Australia:
Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry stated that the government would not meet its housing target without fixing the nation’s broken nature laws.
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Australia:
Ken Henry was the chairman of NAB who resigned alongside Andrew Thorburn.
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Australia:
Former Treasury boss Ken Henry commented on the need for better economic structures to address environmental issues.
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Australia:
Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry warns that environmental law reform should be a priority for Australia.
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Australia:
Ken Henry was a former Treasury secretary who raised the idea of automated deductions back in 2010.
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Australia:
Former treasury secretary Ken Henry said the system needed to be more equitable.
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Australia:
Former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry makes the point that we are 'in need of leaders with vision and courage'.
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