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Poppy Johnston

Treasurer pours cold water on call to broaden GST

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has poured cold water on suggestions to broaden or raise the GST. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

The treasurer says reforming the goods and services tax is not a priority for the federal government as it searches for opportunities to repair the budget position.

Jim Chalmers, who is in the US to meet with global financial leaders, said changes to GST in line with the International Monetary Fund's suggestions to broaden the type of consumption tax were not at the top of his hit list.

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