at least taxing the bank would be politically smart as everyone hates the banks. The big 4 derived most of their income from ordinary Aussies as well. so what is problem with taxing the banks. The have certainty of profit and between them they make 18b a year.to increase their rate from 30 to 40 like the resources would net another 1.8b a year. How about it Kev? Oh no, banks are protected species, can't be shorted, protected income, can charge any fees and interest they like...