A radio broadcaster has lashed out at the innumerable taxes being forced onto Australians in a powerful rant.

Maje Saba opened by referencing the ongoing debate around immigration before pivoting to what he described as the real deterrent to living in Australia.

'You know there's a lot of talk about too many immigrants coming to Australia,' Saba said. 

'I have the perfect solution. Tell them about the taxes.'

He then reeled off an extensive list of federal, state and local imposts, arguing the system has grown beyond reasonable limits and become increasingly difficult for ordinary Australians to navigate.

'Income tax, GST, capital gains tax, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, superannuation tax, luxury car tax, wine equalisation tax,' Saba said. 

'Fuel excise, tobacco excise, alcohol excise, import duties, stamp duty, land tax, council rates, congestion charges.'

Saba stressed the burden extends well beyond headline taxes, warning that new and proposed measures could add further pressure.

While no formal inheritance tax has been proposed, the Coalition has argued that planned changes to the taxation of trust distribution, which would see them taxed at 30 per cent, amount to a 'death tax'.

The government has rejected that characterisation and is understood to be examining carve‑outs to soften the impact.

'Soon inheritance tax, maybe a sugar tax, motor vehicle registration duty, Medicare levy, Medicare levy surcharge, airport taxes,' Saba said. 

'Passenger movement charge to leave the country, fire services levy, gambling taxes, electronic transfer fees, environmental levies, waste management charges.'

He highlighted everyday costs not typically seen as taxes, but which chip away at household budgets. 

'Dog registration, boat licence, fishing licence, weekend surcharge, public holiday surcharge, ATO penalties, interest on ATO debt,' Saba said. 

'Rental application background check fees, body corporate fees.'

Saba argued the cumulative impact of these charges results in repeated taxation on the same income, compounding financial pressure.

'Then GST again on everything you buy with the money that's already been f***ed,' he said.

'Welcome to the lucky country. You still wanna stay?'

His comments come as the federal government faces mounting scrutiny over its tax reform agenda, currently under review by a Senate committee. 

Critics, including the Opposition and business groups, have labelled the inquiry rushed and insufficient for such significant changes.

Key proposals include replacing the 50 per cent capital gains tax discount with a rate linked to inflation and a 30 per cent minimum, as well as limiting negative gearing to newly built homes from July 2027.

Tax expert Peter Varela told the inquiry the changes could reduce distortions and encourage investment in higher‑return assets. 

However, industry groups warned the reforms risk undermining productivity and competitiveness.

'At a time of growing global competition, Australia cannot afford policies that make us a less attractive investment destination,' they said in a joint statement.

The government maintains the changes will improve housing access, estimating an additional 75,000 first‑home buyers over a decade, as debate over the balance between fairness, growth and complexity intensifies.