Does anyone know how much?
To me, it's the many that's the problem. If it's easier for a government to levy than to re-prioritise, then it will levy.
Did we have special levies post the74 Brisbane floods or the destruction of Darwin after Tracy ?
And means tested too no doubt, should it come to pass.
Before my time sadly, so I couldn't comment.To me, it's the many that's the problem. If it's easier for a government to levy than to re-prioritise, then it will levy.
Did we have special levies post the74 Brisbane floods or the destruction of Darwin after Tracy ?
Don't you think it should be means tested?And means tested too no doubt, should it come to pass.
0.5% has been suggested, but I can't remember by whom.Does anyone know how much?
Nothing should be means tested as it creates distortions in marginal tax rates. The LDP's 30/30 income tax policy strikes me as a good foundation for overall income tax policy.Don't you think it should be means tested?
0.5% has been suggested, but I can't remember by whom.
The government's move to set up a group of business leaders to discuss what should happen is sensible. No doubt a large part of their reason for doing this was to be able to deflect criticism from themselves should a new levy be imposed.
1) ...... none of these are a solution and nor is placing a levy on the taxpayers to pay for a natural disaster. That is what insurance companies are for. Tighten the legislation surrounding policies that WILL COVER flood damage. IMO
.Queensland's flood disaster has again highlighted the serious shortcomings of Australia's insurance regime, with flood cover unaffordable for many households in flood-prone areas. It also reinforces the need to carefully review the current policy you have.
Floods are Australia’s most common and costly natural disaster type. Over the past three decades, the cost of all flooding in Australia has ranged between $2.5 billion and $4 billion per decade.
While nearly half the policies in our survey cover flood, CHOICE is concerned people in officially flood-prone areas may be charged a much higher premium – some insurers have indicated a surcharge of as high as 1000% for the highest flood risk they cover. It’s estimated that approximately 3% of Australian properties are at grave risk of flooding and cover let alone affordable cover may not be available to them
While nearly half the policies in our survey cover flood, CHOICE is concerned people in officially flood-prone areas may be charged a much higher premium – some insurers have indicated a surcharge of as high as 1000% for the highest flood risk they cover. It’s estimated that approximately 3% of Australian properties are at grave risk of flooding and cover let alone affordable cover may not be available to them
1) Why don't they use the leftover money from the Pink Batt Fiasco?
2) What about the money put aside for the "Cash for Clunkers" program?
3) Why not use some of the money from the 30% Health Takeover GST system?
4) Use some of the RSPT money to cover costs?
5) The BER still has money left in the slush fund?
6) I won't go on as it will get boring.
7) Just one more - the NBN pool of money could be used !!!
8) Can't stop now ....... what about the 900 million they took out of Medibank Private to prop up the budget??
9) No seriously ........ no more ..... OK !!
10) I shall not mention the ETS backflip. What about the money set aside for this catastrophe?
Ooopsies ...... none of these are a solution and nor is placing a levy on the taxpayers to pay for a natural disaster. That is what insurance companies are for. Tighten the legislation surrounding policies that WILL COVER flood damage. IMO
JOAN Kirner, Carmen Lawrence, Anna Bligh, Kristina Keneally, Julia Gillard and now Lara Giddings.
Excepting the deposed Kevin Rudd, the resignation of David Bartlett on the lamentably predictable excuse of wanting more time with his young family continues an unworthy Labor tradition of gutless male politicians -- their egos inversely proportional to their ticker -- leaving women to face the cacophonous electoral music.
A letter in The Australian today works it out. And the poor little pets thought they got the jobs on their merits.
Well, our Jooyla ain't travelling too well ATM. Things will certainly get heated in Canberra in the coming months. How long can our fearless leader last after reading the link from the Courier Mail.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/pm-going-flat-as-rudd-reinvigorates/story-e6freon6-1225994075706
I remember an article some time ago that Rob Oakeshott has stated he would remove his support should there be a leadership challenge to Gillard. Will see if I can find it.
That's a pretty fanciful article in the Courier Mail imo. Ms Gillard is certainly failing dismally as PM but I don't think too many would see a solution in a Rudd/Plibersek ticket.Well, our Jooyla ain't travelling too well ATM. Things will certainly get heated in Canberra in the coming months. How long can our fearless leader last after reading the link from the Courier Mail.
http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/pm-going-flat-as-rudd-reinvigorates/story-e6freon6-1225994075706
I heard on the news a special Medicare Levy this year of 2%. For me it' s good bye to JG in the next election. Taking money from people without asking is dam rude.There are suggestions it will be added to the Medicare levy
He he.Another tax is really beyond the pale.
What the Gillard government should really be looking at is cutting back on the middle class welfare that was brought in during the Howard years.
It is unsustainable in the long term and sooner or later it needs to be reined in........
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