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 | 2 | 6.00 | 0.33% | +30% | 25,499,884 | 108,866 | $1,380,000 | 5,892$ |
| Totals | 2 | 25,499,884 | 108,866 | $1,380,000 | 5,892$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry last week told a Senate inquiry into the tax how it had personally affected his family, arguing the concession had to change.
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Australia:
Ken Henry’s review of the tax system recommended reducing the capital gains tax concession.
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Australia:
Ken Henry is a former Treasury head advocating for changes to the capital gains tax.
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Australia:
Ken Henry is a former Treasury secretary involved in reviewing biodiversity laws in NSW.
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Australia:
Ken Henry’s 2010 tax review recommended reducing the CGT discount from 50 to 40 percent.
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Australia:
Former Treasury secretary Ken Henry earlier this year at the National Press Club said that without change to the nation’s environmental protection laws, just having the land on which to build homes will only be a pipedream.
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Australia:
Ken Henry, a roundtable attendee, knows all too well what happens to ideas if the political ground has not been tilled.
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Australia:
Breunig’s research, building on the warnings of people such as Ken Henry, suggests that’s just touching the edges.
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Australia:
Ken Henry described negative gearing as an emblem of intergenerational issues in Australia.
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Australia:
Ken Henry questioned why the carbon price was ever dropped, highlighting short-sighted self-interest.
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