WHEN Treasurer Peter Costello announced the introduction of new tax system in August 1998, he said Australians deserved a tax system that would make our economy stronger, generate more jobs, improve our living standards and fund essential services.

WHEN Treasurer Peter Costello announced the introduction of new tax system in August 1998, he said Australians deserved a tax system that would make our economy stronger, generate more jobs, improve our living standards and fund essential services.