PM stands firm on GST split despite pressure from premiers

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is holding firm on the current Goods and Services Tax (GST) distribution plan, despite mounting pressure from state premiers who are advocating for significant changes. The dispute centers on how GST revenue is split between federal and state governments, with some premiers arguing that the current system favors the federal government. This standoff underscores broader tensions between state and federal financial arrangements and has implications for future fiscal policy and intergovernmental relations in Australia.