Tag: Tax
Greens, Nationals lose bid to flip tree tax break
Greens and Nationals senators combined in the Upper House last night in an unsuccessful bid to overturn a tax break for tree plantations created as carbon sinks.[MORE]
Property stamp duty 'stifling growth'
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A survey on stamp duties has prompted more calls for reform of the tax which some in the industry say is simply stifling growth.[MORE]
Treasurer defends stamp duty reliance
Tasmania's Treasurer has hit out at the state opposition for questioning Tasmania's reliance on stamp duty revenue.[MORE]
Nationals to vote with Greens on forest tax
The Nationals will split from the Coalition in the Senate today to oppose a tax break for planting new forests.[MORE]
Sydneysiders pay most stamp duty: study
A new study has found Sydney homebuyers pay the most stamp duty in Australia.[MORE]
WA budget deficit a real possibility: Premier
Western Australia's Premier Colin Barnett says there is a real possibility the state's budget could slide into deficit.[MORE]
Congestion tax suggested for peak-hour
A parliamentary committee has urged that a congestion tax be looked at for peak hour traffic periods.[MORE]
Luxury car tax should be abandoned: Opposition
The Federal Opposition says the Government's attempt to amend its luxury car tax surcharge proves that it has hurt Australian workers.[MORE]
Unions eye SA mining royalties
SA Unions is pressing for a greater share of South Australian mining wealth to go toward community programs.[MORE]
Byron United airs fears over outdoor dining levy plan
A Byron Shire community organisation is worried about a proposed increase in fees for footpath dining.[MORE]
Financial crisis puts new taxes on the table
The Treasurer Michael Aird is not ruling out new taxes as Tasmania faces financial circumstances he is calling exceptional.[MORE]
Treasurer says taxes will not rise despite drop in GST revenue
The NT Treasurer says a reduction in GST revenue will not force taxes up.[MORE]
Govt admits belt tightening will be tough
The Tasmanian Government is not ruling out new taxes or job cuts to ride out the global economic crisis.[MORE]
Economic stimulus could spark violence: Barnett
The West Australia Premier, Colin Barnett, has attacked the Federal Government's economic stimulus package saying it will cause problems in the state's indigenous communities.[MORE]
Water expert urges tax on sewage
A prominent water expert is urging Australian governments to put a new tax on household sewage in an effort to cut water use.[MORE]
Treasury guru Jericho Jim comes forward
The Queensland man who shared a beer and some tax advice with Federal Treasury boss Ken Henry in an outback pub says he had no idea who he was talking to.[MORE]
AAA wants fuel tax scrapped
The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) wants the Federal Government to abolish fuel tax and charge drivers on the basis of how often they use the roads.[MORE]
Housing chief backs new tax ruling
A developer of affordable housing has welcomed a new tax ruling by the Australian Tax Office.[MORE]
Business 'needs confidence, not taxes'
The New South Wales Business Chamber says it does not want to see any new taxes in today's mini-Budget.[MORE]
Budget blow-out: NSW to reveal $915m deficit
The Treasurer is expected to reveal a $915 million deficit when he hands down the Government's mini-Budget.[MORE]
Unions reject business ideas as 'old hat'
Unions have accused Tasmania's business lobby of living in the past by pushing for market reforms they say helped create the global financial crisis. [MORE]
Tas business calls for urgent economic buffer
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the State Government to adopt an economic security package to insulate Tasmanians from the effects of the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Developers slam 'terribly damaging' tax hike
Developers say the NSW Govt is 'crazy' to be increasing land tax bills by 25 per cent.[MORE]
Tax hike: Treasurer targets wealthy investors
The NSW Government has decided to increase land tax for wealthy property investors. [MORE]
Council fears cost of IPART recommendation
Shoalhaven council's deputy Mayor says ratepayers will fork out an extra $50 per rate notice if the New South Wales Government implements an Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) recommendation.[MORE]
