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Drawing parallels with the UK, where the Labour Party’s attempts to tax non-domiciled residents (non-doms) have backfired, the discussion warns Australia might face similar issues. In the UK, high taxes on wealthy non-doms led to capital flight, eroding the anticipated revenue base. This example underscores the perils of overly aggressive taxation policies that target productive sectors.
The overarching concern is that Australian policymakers, if driven by similar austerity or redistribution agendas, risk undermining economic growth. Instead of attracting investment, excessive taxes could push wealth and talent overseas, hampering productivity and innovation.