The PwC scandal exposed another layer of this broken governance. The government paid PwC to help stop tax avoidance, yet at the same time, PwC accepted money from corporate giants to help them dodge the very taxes they were supposed to enforce. This is not just corruption—it’s systemic failure. Where was the oversight? Where was the accountability? How did due process break down so completely?
When ordinary Australians needed support during COVID-19, billions of dollars flowed—not just to those in need, but to profitable corporations that took government subsidies without accountability. Companies that never faced financial hardship walked away with taxpayer money, while everyday Australians faced lockdowns, job losses, and rising debt. And somehow, there was no recourse, no requirement for repayment—just another example of how the system serves those in power, not the public.
Fair Taxation: Paying for Our Future
Australia’s tax system is supposed to fund our hospitals, roads, schools, and essential services. But right now, it’s being undermined by corporate tax dodging—and the failure of governments to act.
Who We Are: Fairness in Action
- Big corporations must not be allowed to dodge taxes through offshore loopholes. The ATO needs the power, resources, and technology to hold them accountable.
- Small businesses in Wide Bay pay their fair share—multinationals should too. Local businesses can’t compete when global giants exploit loopholes and undercut them.
- Ease the tax burden on workers. Right now, too much revenue comes from income tax, while corporations shift profits overseas. Strengthening corporate compliance would take pressure off hardworking Australians.
- This is not about new rules—it’s about enforcing the existing ones. The government needs to close loopholes, stop sweetheart deals, and ensure tax laws are applied equally
A Government That Works for People, Not Corporations
We need a government that doesn’t give handouts to profitable corporations while telling Australians to tighten their belts. We need due process, transparency, and a tax system that works for all Australians—not just those with lobbyists in Canberra.
Casey for Wide Bay 