Threat of mining tax still present
Mackay Daily Mercury 13/08/2010 2:42:50 AM
Fortescue Metals chief executive officer Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest was critical of the Labor Government's new Minerals Resources Rent Tax during his visit to ...Miners must vote for economic responsibility: ForrestABC Online

Foreign investors wary of new tax
The Australian 13/08/2010 12:07:49 AM
The Prime Minister said the tax had been announced after two months of talks with mining companies, large and small, although the final negotiations had ...

Swan rules out big changes before 2013
Sydney Morning Herald 13/08/2010 12:03:17 AM
LABOR would not move on any further recommendations in the Henry tax review without first putting them to voters at the next election, probably in 2013, ...Swan rules out leading partyThe Age

For Abbott, there's something about Henry
Sydney Morning Herald 13/08/2010 12:03:14 AM
The opposition seems keen on a simpler system of personal income tax with a lower rate for many, writes Peter Martin. At last we have the makings of a tax ...Coalition draws a long bowThe AgeLibs' due diligence includes thank-yous all roundSydney Morning HeraldAbbott 'plans income tax slug'Herald Sun

Jail for defrauding Tax Office of $9m
The Age 12/08/2010 11:44:04 PM
A MELBOURNE man who a judge has declared ''robbed the people of Australia'' by defrauding the Australian Tax Office of more than $9 million has been ...$9 million GST fraud man jailedSydney Morning Herald

Coalition will thank us for our tax cash
The Age 12/08/2010 11:44:03 PM
WE WON'T get extra tax cuts in the first term of a Coalition government but we will get ''thank-you notes''. Shadow treasurer Joe Hockey released a ...Coalition would release Henry detailsSydney Morning Herald

$1700 bonus for our young tradies
Herald Sun 12/08/2010 11:38:39 PM
Picture: Gary Ramage Source: The Daily Telegraph APPRENTICES will get an extra $1700 tax-free bonus for sticking with their training, under a sweetener to ...$5500 will stop school drop outsDaily TelegraphLabor's $334m to build tradesThe AustralianLabor's $334 million job planThe Age

No carbon tax for three years under ALP
Sydney Morning Herald 12/08/2010 10:02:24 PM
Treasurer Wayne Swan has promised a re-elected Labor government will not put a tax on carbon during its next term of office. Opposition treasury spokesman ...Carbon tax free for three years - LaborSky News AustraliaLibs would kill Labor plans at birth, says SwanThe AustralianVeterans policy opens $8bn budget hole: SwanABC Online

Day 26: Veterans, tax and foreign policy
SBS 12/08/2010 4:58:55 PM
Mr Abbott promised every PAYE taxpayer would receive a receipt outlining how their tax money is being spent by the government. ...Coalition would say thanks to taxpayersNinemsnLast Post, August 12The Australian

Mining tax concession good for property market
ABC Online 12/08/2010 3:27:33 PM
A local property developer says the Federal Government's concession on the proposed super profits mining tax is likely to improve investor confidence in ...

Coalition promises tax transparency
ABC Online 12/08/2010 5:22:54 AM
Under the plan, the receipt would break down how much tax was spent on areas like welfare, health, education, foreign aid and defence. ...

Rio profit backs case for tax, says minister
The Australian 12/08/2010 12:16:51 AM
RIO Tinto's record $6.36 billion first-half profit was proof that Australian mining companies could absorb Canberra's mineral resources rent tax. ...Most people over tax debate: FergusonSydney Morning Herald

Greens take slippery stance on mining tax
Sydney Morning Herald 11/08/2010 11:58:52 PM
This is a vital piece of tax policy, one where the positions of the Coalition, Labor and the Greens are important. Tony Abbott is at least clear - he ...

Coalition cuts amount to just 0.1% of Budget spending
The Age 11/08/2010 11:54:43 PM
THE Coalition has used up almost all its budget savings for new spending and tax cuts, leaving it with a bit over $1 billion of net savings over the next ...Pork rolled out on the never neverSydney Morning HeraldGotchanomics doesn't bring home the real baconSydney Morning Herald

Pollies all talk but no action on banks
Herald Sun 11/08/2010 1:43:29 PM
Should banks be subject to a super profits tax? When asked if further changes to legislation were possible to protect consumers, Ms Gillard said: "We ...Your say: Should banks be taxed?NinemsnRobbing banks helps nobodyBusiness SpectatorCommonwealth or shareholder wealth? Bank profit sparks debateABC Online

Baillieu in tax row
Sydney Morning Herald 11/08/2010 11:45:44 AM
Victorian Opposition Leader Ted Baillieu has rubbished allegations he has links to a company based in an overseas tax haven. But the government has called ...Baillieu denies tax haven claimsABC OnlineTed Baillieu's personal finances have put him in the spotlight. Source: Herald SunHerald Sun

Mining boss warns again on tax impact
ABC Online 11/08/2010 11:21:22 AM
(ABC News: Andrew O'Connor) The head of Fortescue Metal Groups Andrew Forrest has taken his campaign against the Federal Government's reviewed mining tax to ...Tax attacks risk-takersSydney Morning HeraldTwiggy tour to preach evils of mining rent tax: Andrew ForrestThe AustralianFMG's Forrest scores anew MRRT for favouring giant mining firmsInternational Business Times AU

Why hasn't the tax office gagged Cardinal Pell?
Sydney Morning Herald 11/08/2010 7:17:36 AM
The stoush at the weekend between Cardinal George Pell and the Australian Greens prompts the question ''Where is the Australian Tax Office when you need ...

Abbott 'plans income tax slug'
Herald Sun 11/08/2010 4:43:40 AM
MORE than five million taxpayers who earn between $36000 and $94000 would be slugged with a higher tax bill under the tax plan endorsed by Opposition Leader ...Ekka escapades for Abbott in BrisbaneABC OnlineLeader not biting as policy gets a lick and a promiseSydney Morning Herald

Baillieu link to tax haven
Herald Sun 11/08/2010 1:48:14 AM
OPPOSITION Leader Ted Baillieu is facing questions over his financial arrangements amid revelations he has links to a company based in an overseas tax haven ...