Death tax? Property tax? Four ideas that could offset inheritance inequality in Australia - short news
How do we solve the predicted entrenched disparity arising out of the great wealth transfer? We ask economists for their suggestions
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The $5.4tn intergenerational wealth transfer predicted to occur within the next two decades is a major challenge for Australian governments. Economists have warned it could entrench and exacerbate inequality, and make the economy less productive. So what can be done about it?
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source: The Guardian - 18.02.2026