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Tax: in Denmark it is a term of affection

  • Written by Andrew Scott, Professor of Politics and Policy, Deakin University
Tax: in Denmark it is a term of affectionSkat was the name of the Danish tax agency. It's also a term of affection.Shutterstock

In Denmark, you might walk in the door and call out for your “skat” or your “treasure” as a greeting to your family.

This is common according to Denmark’s Ambassador to Australia, who launched the Nordic Policy Centre last month, a...

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