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[WilliamPowell]

Funny I thought it had gone quiet because nobody really gives a crap about it anymore

 

[tiger101]

Funny I thought it had gone quiet because nobody really gives a crap about it anymore

 

I think most people on here have came to realise that everyone that posts on a topic like this already has there mind made up and most likely not going to change it.

I also agree with 10 Flags. Gillard has no credibility left. She'll be toxic on a campaign trail let alone being the face of one as a leader. The liberals will be able to trap her by simply asking her if she is going to introduce any new taxes she can't say yes and even if she does promise not to no one will believe her.

[1965]

I wonder who will be leader of the coalition going into the next election.

The word I get is that it won't be Tony A.

Watch this space.

 

[1965]

Funny I thought it had gone quiet because nobody really gives a crap about it anymore

 

And you don't think the general public will think the same thing after the "big new toxic tax" is introduced and there are no major changes to their disposable income?

The libs need to dump Abbott if they have any chance of winning in two years time.

 

[1965]

No wonder the mining industry is complaining about the new tax.

And this from a company worth 50 billion dollars

 

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/twiggy-yet-to-pay-company-tax/story-fn59niix-1226190333822

Twiggy yet to pay company tax

by: Ben Packham
From:The Australian
November 09, 20113:35PM


FMG tax manger Marcus Hughes, left, with CEO Andrew Forrest, who admit their company has not paid corporate tax in seven years. Picture: Nirme Marie Source: News Limited
 

THE most vocal critic of Labor's mining tax, Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group, has admitted to paying no company tax during its seven years of operation.
FMG tax manager Marcus Hughes told the House of Representatives' economics committee today said it was "quite reasonable" that the company's billionaire chairman had never signed a corporate tax cheque.

He said the company had written-off its exploration and development costs since it was established in 2003.

[tiger101]

1965 the government can't blame someone for not paying tax.
As Kerry Packer famously said  "if anybody in this country doesn't minimise 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"

The government do need to close up some loop holes the rich and big company's use to get out of paying.

[1965]

1965 the government can't blame someone for not paying tax.
As Kerry Packer famously said  "if anybody in this country doesn't minimise 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"

The government do need to close up some loop holes the rich and big company's use to get out of paying.

Isn't that what the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) is designed to do.

Does this mean you are coming over to my way of thinking?

 

[1965]

Why should successful companies pay tax when they dont need too?
What do you reckon "65"?

I reckon if I have to pay $40,000 a year in taxes these mining bastards should pay tax as well.

I know some of you are too young to pay taxes but...

 

[10 FLAGS]

Why should successful companies pay tax when they dont need too?
What do you reckon "65"?

I reckon if I have to pay $40,000 a year in taxes these mining bastards should pay tax as well.

I know some of you are too young to pay taxes but...

 

LOL - Its alright 65. This site needs a fishing emoticon 

[tiger101]

Why should successful companies pay tax when they dont need too?
What do you reckon "65"?

I reckon if I have to pay $40,000 a year in taxes these mining bastards should pay tax as well.

I know some of you are too young to pay taxes but...

 

You do know they still paid tax. Its not like they didn't pay 1cent

http://www.fmgl.com.au/IRM/Company/ShowPage.aspx/PDFs/2458-97210499/2011AnnualReport

[Dubstep Dookie]

Why should successful companies pay tax when they dont need too?
What do you reckon "65"?

I reckon if I have to pay $40,000 a year in taxes these mining bastards should pay tax as well.

I know some of you are too young to pay taxes but...

 

I'm young, and it's my belief that I shouldnt have to pay taxes.

The world owes me a living.

[mightytiges]

They pay state royalities but not Federal company tax. I love how those in smaller population states cry about losing mining royalty payments by needing to share the mining wealth with the whole country yet are happy for higher populated states to subsidise them with GST revenue. If we are going to act as six separate states instead as a single nation then as a Victorian we'll gladly keep all our GST receipts thank you.


As for the Carbon Tax - it's here (well in law) and nothing is going to change either parties position even though there's still almost 2 years until the next Federal election. A long way to go yet and anything including new big issues could and probably will pop up before late-2013.

[1965]

Abbott is a dead man walking.

 

Party discontent simmers over Abbott's populism

by: Peter van Onselen, Contributing Editor
From:The Australian
November 12, 201112:00AM

Costello's speech had a theme calling on Liberals to be bold and not succumb to populism at the expense of "ideological ballast", as one attendee put it.

The chatter on the night was that, without naming him, Costello was directing his remarks at Tony Abbott's failures to stand on principle in areas such as industrial relations, the superannuation backflip and dumping. While most of the attendees were local Liberal Party branch members, senior Liberals were there too.

Whether Costello's intention was to fire a few barbs in Abbott's direction is less relevant than the assumption that this was what he was doing. It speaks to internal ructions within the opposition that have intensified in recent weeks.

No one should underestimate the significance of the discontent popping up across the parliamentary party. It suggests a team frustrated with a leader who is bypassing the partyroom and not consulting colleagues as he once did.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/opinion/party-discontent-simmers-over-abbotts-populism/story-fn53lw5p-1226193068907

[tiga]

Will the last person leaving this thread please leave a bowl out for 1965.

[1965]

Will the last person leaving this thread please leave a bowl out for 1965.

Have you given up defending Abbott?

WOOF