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I would also argue that lower taxes per se is not the goal, rather efficient spending of the taxes collected that provides the infrastructure and services required to efficiently run a modem economy. That's definitely not happened over the last couple of decades in Australia.
Now of course I am minimizing my tax and if anybody in this country doesn't minimize their tax they want their heads read because as a government I can tell you you're not spending it that well that we should be donating extra.
To clarify my own position, I didn't say I supported a rise in the GST, just predicting that was the way conservative thought seems to be heading. They'd have to make a strong case that it replaced other taxes before I'd even consider it.Sorry for the misunderstanding.
If you read the GST thread, you can see the surprising support for a rise in the GST from the Coalition sycophants. Not that it is the coalition itself is pushing for it but rather the right wing press and related commentators. Propaganda definitely works.
To clarify my own position, I didn't say I supported a rise in the GST, just predicting that was the way conservative thought seems to be heading. They'd have to make a strong case that it replaced other taxes before I'd even consider it.
I'm against GST being on food, as it would drive people into cheaper less nutritious choices, and discriminate against the economically vulnerable in society. I don't see it being good for domestic producers either, already facing price competition from cheap, often lesser quality imports.
Obviously you agree with Kerry Packer on this issue.
FEDERAL Labor is "totally opposed" to increasing the rate of the GST or broadening it, Trade Minister Craig Emerson says.
The government claims Opposition Leader Tony Abbott's plan for a tax white paper within two years, announced in his budget reply speech last week, is code for increasing the rate of the GST.
Dr Emerson says shadow treasurer Joe Hockey is "actively inviting" state governments to persuade him why the tax's base should be broadened to include fresh food and why its rate should be increased.
"This is a coalition plan," Dr Emerson told ABC radio on Monday.
Gillard's lapdog and conspiracy theorist Craig Emerson rants about the GST, ignoring the Abbott promise that there will be no GST changes unless the electorate approves. He is going to sing a song about it
SMH - 25 October 2007 said:Mr Howard said Western Australia and Queensland would never accept less money so it was "inevitable" Mr Rudd and the Labor states would just increase the GST.
I'd preferred a tiered GST, similar to what other countries have.
A lower rate on food / health / education and higher rate on other stuff.
The only reason I support a GST on food is because of the rorting of GST by those in the cash economy. Broadening the base this way makes it a lot harder for them to avoid the tax.
I'd also love the see the death of stamp duties. They are a very bad tax. Just look at your insurance policies to see how bad they are.
Looks like the coalition want to scrap the baby bonus .
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/coalition-abandons-baby-bonus-20130520-2jwyg.html
A long way to go but some resemblance of a policy ... a few more along these lines I might just have to consider voting for them ...
Who would have thought that this man with his "look look looks", "and and ands" and "but but buts" would continue to be the leader of a party which is odds on to win the next election? Warning! Some scenes may show cruelty.
Who would have thought that this man with his "look look looks", "and and ands" and "but but buts" would continue to be the leader of a party which is odds on to win the next election? Warning! Some scenes may show cruelty.
That is appalling.When was it broadcast?
Leigh Sales has been presenter of the program since 2011, so before that. I clearly remember that dreadful interview. I'd have said it was the best part of three years ago.
That's a bit of a relief because I assumed it was recent. But bad nonetheless.
Hope he has learned something since but when has a leopard ever changed its spots?
Abbott says he will stop the boats in his first term.............now there's a vote winner if ever there was one, a clear statement of intent from someone with credibility.
It will also drive up the arrivals over the next 100 days, unfortunatelly.
Who would have thought that this man with his "look look looks", "and and ands" and "but but buts" would continue to be the leader of a party which is odds on to win the next election? Warning! Some scenes may show cruelty.
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