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Deadly asbestos use spreads across the Asia Pacific region - 10 May 2010
As western countries have outlawed asbestos, the industry has turned its focus to the developing world. » more
Australia’s resources need to be shared by the owners - 6 May 2010
The key question is how we extract our dividend and what we do with it. The Howard government largely squandered the dividends it received from the earlier phase of the mining boom. The Rudd government doesn't intend to make the same mistake. The proceeds of the resource super profits tax are dedicated to lifting wealth creation across the economy, overwhelmingly through reductions in other taxes. » more
PM dumps chance to fix housing - 4 May 2010
Hooray Henry! The tax review headed by Treasury secretary Ken Henry has "told it like it is" in several key areas of tax reform, such as housing, superannuation and fringe benefits. It acknowledges that huge perks in these areas, especially for wealthy people, cause economic, social and environmental damage. It also suggests important changes to reduce this damage. » more
Mining Unions Say Resource Super Profits Tax Will Increase Jobs - 4 May 2010
Australia's two dominant mining unions have come out in support of the Federal Government's resource rent tax and will campaign together to ensure that this important result of the Henry Tax Review helps rather than hinders the development of regional and remote Australia. » more
May Day call for a mate facing jail - 3 May 2010
It is hard to believe the entire Australian construction industry could be brought to a standstill because of one bloke with long hair and a beard. That man, Ark Tribe, who hails from suburban Adelaide and harbours a strong dislike of public speaking, can't quite come to terms with it either. » more |
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