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Watching the watchers
An interesting new web site exposing those judging "racists" has just been
established.
Called
"Watching
the Watchers" it is well worth a visit to find out more about the federal judge,
the wealthy woman and the ex-tax commissioner who will be judge and jury
in this un-Australian exercise.
Quote: "The establishment of "Racewatch"
by this Jewish organisation (B'nai B'rith) once again re-visits the methadology,
the tyranny and treachery of the Nazis. A terrible period in our history
that the Jewish community have every right to feel strongly about."
THIRD PARTY ENDORSEMENTS ON GST
Interesting how well-planned the Coalition's GST Circus was. If nothing else
this list of third party endorsements (that fell off the back of a bus)
reveals how much work went on behind the scenes.
Interesting that not one quote queries why multinationals are not made more
accountable:
This paper is for the private use of Senators and
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House offices.
Business Community
· Business Coalition for Tax Reform
Chairman, Fergus Ryan
'The Government's plan gives Australians the opportunity
to choose a fairer tax system that can deliver growth, exports and jobs into
the next century. The Business Coalition for Tax Reform has always argued
that tax reform should be both fair and competitive. This package must be
rated very highly on both these crucial requirements.' (13/8, PR)
· Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry
(ACCI)
CEO, Mark Patterson
'This is the tax package business has been looking
for. This is the most comprehensive overhaul of the interaction between the
social security and taxation systems ever undertaken in this country. We
believe this package has struck a fair balance in the inevitable compromise
between simplicity, efficiency and equity. If implemented, it will stimulate
growth, create jobs, encourage exports and raise living standards.' (13/8,
PR)
· Australian Industry
CEO, Bob Herbert
'The Government's tax package is comprehensive and
innovative, promises significant competitive gains for Australian industry
while making a genuine attempt to address equity and compensation concerns.
The package meets the majority of industry's reform priorities and is defined
by the big strategic shifts it proposes to the taxation system. Equally the
focus on improving export competitiveness and reducing the cost of business
inputs will be strongly welcomed by industry.' (13/8 PR)
· Institute of Chartered Accountants
Tax Director, Ian Langford-Brown
'Treasury is estimating a GST impact at $25,000 earnings
at $10.18 whilst at $150,000 it's $32.72. The Institute regards that as a
fair outcome because it believes the lower income levels need the most in
cuts to compensate for the introduction of the GST.' (13/8, PR)
· Taxation Institute of Australia
President Ken Spence
'The abolition of the Provisional Tax System will encourage
people who are thinking of starting a business as well as those who already
have one and that way could help reduce unemployment.' (13/8, PR)
'Small business will be delighted with the idea that
business assets such as the family farm, factory or shop will be eligible
for the CGT small business rollover relief and CGT retirement exemption,
even where these assets are held separately from the business. Individuals
will be please with a the proposal to cap CGT at a 30% tax rate, the sae
rate as the proposed reduced corporate tax rate.' (13/8, PR)
· Investment & Financial Services Association
Ltd
CEO, Lynn Ralph
'IFSA applauds the broad thrust of the Government's
package, in particular the proposals to reduce personal income tax and implement
a broadly based expenditure tax. The shifting of emphasis from taxing income
to taxing expenditure will give ordinary Australians a higher degree of freedom
to make those all important saving decision.' (13/8, PR)
· Australian Bankers' Association
CEO, Tony Aveling
'For years the industry, on behalf of its customers,
has been urging government to abolish the FID and BAD. That would finally
happen under this package. The removal of various stamp duties would also
mean significant benefits for borrowers and investors alike.
'The changes to the tax system would remove impediments
to Australia becoming a major regional financial centre, providing business
and employment opportunities that do not currently exist.' (13/8, PR)
· Corporate Tax Association
Executive Director, Frank Drenth
'The CTA welcomes today's announcement that the Government
proposes to introduce a broadly based single rate of Goods and Services Tas
combined with tax cuts and appropriate compensation arrangements for lower
income earners. The removal of business input taxes will help Australian
companies compete on a more equal footing in the global economy.
'The extension of the FBT exemption to remote area
housing provided by mining companies to their employees will provide welcome
relief from a tax on what is simply an unavoidable feature of carrying on
mining operations.' (13/8, PR)
· National Farmers Federation
President Ian Donges
'The Government has estimated (the removal of WST and
9 State taxes) will remove a massive $1.1b or 2.8% from farm costs. We calculate
that this would save an average farm $7,500 a year. We enthusiastically welcome
the removal of the provisional tax and the unjust uplift factor will be of
particular benefit to farmers. A Pay As You Go system is much fairer for
taxpayers with fluctuating incomes, such as farmers.
'Farm families will also benefit from the enhanced
family payment arrangements. The extension of small business rollover and
retirement relief form capital gains tax to remaining land and buildings
held by trusts or companies is particularly welcome.' (13/8, PR)
· Minerals Council
Executive Director, Dick Wells
'When implemented, the tax package will put Australia's
future prosperity and employment opportunities on a stronger footing. A
competitive taxation regime is necessary for Australia to sustain economic
prosperity in a global economy. The proposal to change the fuel excise
arrangements for diesel fuel is welcomed by the Minerals Council.' (13/8,
PR)
· Road Transport Forum
Chairman, Ron Finemore
'Cheaper groceries, improved exports, more jobs and
better living standards for all Australians will be the direct results of
this new tax policy. Twenty cents in every dollar spent on most households'
goods are represented by transport costs. This kind of reform will have positive
effects on the "hip pocket nerve" of every household.
'More competitive pricing for export industries, more
jobs in Australia and an increase in export dollars flowing into the economy
is the result of this visionary diesel fuel tax policy. Research showed that
the removal of the excessive diesel tax would result in a boost in output
of the Australian economy by approximately $500m per year, creating an additional
2,300 jobs with exports rising by $240m. Reductions in diesel excise is a
"win-win" situation for all Australians.' (13/8, PR)
· Winemakers' Federation of Australia
President Brian Croser
'The Winemakers' Federation of Australia has welcomed
the treatment of wine in the Taxation Reform process. We also support the
introduction of the GST, its impact on the reduction of input costs on production
and the resulting increase in international competitiveness. This will be
a boost for Australia's wine exports, will also boost regional Australia
and support the Federation's long term strategy of linking Australia wine
regions with international markets.' (13/8, PR)
Welfare Industry
· Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS)
President, Michael Raper
'ACOSS welcomes the key elements of the family package,
which on first assessment appear to significantly reduce poverty traps and
child care "gap fees" and simplify the system of family payments and tax
rebate. These measures will improve the living standards of many struggling
families with children and make taking on employment worthwhile - especially
for the families with children on $400 to $600 per week who currently face
effective marginal tax rates of more than 80% of their earnings.' (13/8,
PR)
· Australian Nursing Homes and Extended Care
Association
CEO, Bill Bourne
'These changes will mean that care providers will no
longer be bound by arbitrary provisions, instead providers will be able to
tailor the care suitable for each resident's needs. The new requirements
will deliver benefits to these three groups: consumers are ensured quality
care based on their actual needs, providers will no longer be bound by inflexible
arbitrary arrangements, and professional opportunities will be opened up
for qualified nurses.
'The Minister has delivered a win-win solution on this
matter ….' (13/8, PR)
Health Industry
· Australian Medical Association
President, Dr David Brand
'The stunning 30% rebate on health insurance is great
news for all Australians. This move is an investment in the entire health
system, it will help turn the tide on declining levels of private cover and
ease the pressure on our public hospitals. It is great news for people with
private health cover, its great news for people who continue to rely on the
public hospital system. It is especially good news for older Australians.'
(13/8, PR)
· Australian Private Hospitals
Association
Executive Director, Ian Chalmers
'APHA fully endorses the proposed 30% tax rebate on
private health insurance. This is a substantial and very welcome measure.
It offers real potential to restore community confidence, arrest the decline
in health insurance and dramatically improve access to private health care
services. Most importantly, this health insurance rebate should substantially
ease pressure on public hospitals, providing a boost to Medicare.' (13/8,
PR)
· Medicare Private
Managing Director, John Evered
'People will have more disposable income and with health
services GST-free and the generous tax rebate/benefit the price of private
health insurance in real terms will be massively reduced. The new 30% tax
rebate/benefit … will certainly encourage people to privately insure,
giving them access to high quality private health care.' (13/8, PR)
· Pharmacy Guild of Australia
National President John Bronger
'The community pharmacists of Australia and all small
business will welcome the abolition of provisional tax, WST and the cuts
to marginal income tax rates. We also welcome the simplification of the tax
collection system due to the quarterly remittance of the GST. These measures
will make it easier to run a viable small business and remove some of the
pressures arising from the complexity and compliance of the existing tax
regime.' (13/8, PR)
· Australian Cancer Society & Heart
Foundation
Anti Cancer Council of Victoria, Prof Robert Burton
'We have lobbied for a change to the tobacco tax system
for over 5 years and today's policy would close the loophole and protect
the health of our children.' (13/8, PR)
Housing Industry
· Master Builders Australia
National Executive Director, John Murray:
'The increase in disposable income for families, the
removal of stamp duty on mortgages and the job generating effect of the removal
of a raft of business taxes will all be positives for the housing industry.
… We also note the initiatives aimed at eliminating the black economy
and endorse them as consistent with the consultative and cooperative approach
we have already adopted with the Australian Tax Office.' (13/8, PR)
Global balloon venture hits water
Steve Fossett, the man who has gone further than anyone before in a balloon,
yesterday landed in the Coral sea east of Brisbane after sailing across Australia
in just over 24 hours.
You can follow developments on
his rescue at this link.
MD
Making the
news" -
an indepth exposé of media and political collusion at the highest
possible levels in Australia.
Political:
You say:
Subject: Race Watchers
Dear Sir,
As a result of the recent actions of various politicians, church leaders,
ethnic leaders, ethnic publication editors, academics and apologists, One
Nation and it's followers should be able to now claim "oppressed minority"
status.
I doubt that any group in Australian history has had to suffer such open
and well publicised racial taunts, physical and verbal abuse, defamatory
remarks and vilification that Pauline and her supporters have endured over
the last two and a half years.
As an "oppressed minority", One Nation people should be well qualified to
take on the role as "race watchers"
How interesting if all One Nation supporters were to apply to become volunteer
"race watchers"?
But then again that is not the variety of racism that race watch committee
is seeking to expose. They don't recognise racism practised against white
Anglo-Saxons as being "true racism".
Strange that this race watch appears to be a Jewish driven thing. Is the
memory failing or did the recent "Leibler's List" also have the appearance
of being a Jewish driven thing ?
To contemplate such thoughts would have one labelled not only a "racist"
but also a "conspiracy theorist".
A picture is beginning to emerge here and it is not a very pretty picture.
Who elected these people to this role ?
By what right, either legal or moral do they assume command of the minds
of the Australian society?
Be on your guard all good Patriotic Australians as the day quickly draws
near when those that oppose will be separated from the main herd.
Allan W. Doak
Subject: Racewatch
Dear Scott,
I have just finished reading about the establishment of a new committee (
Racewatch ) which is asking for volunteers to report incidences of racism
in our country and I would like further details so I may apply for membership.
I am not presently a member of the Jewish faith , nor do I have any future
intentions of becoming one, so I hope that this does not prejudice my application
.However in my favour I do not practice any other formal religion (God only
discriminates between good and evil , not by which temple you choose to worship
Him in, and I believe His Prophets have left us a few pretty basic rules
by which we should live our lives ) and although my father recently converted
to the Islamic faith and married a Pakistani - Fijian lady , I would not
believe this in any way would prejudice my membership.
I have mixed bloodlines and the one of the first of my ancestors to arrive
in Australia (from British Christian stock not from the aboriginal inhabitants
from which my Grandfather was bred ), was serving a sentence for sheep theft
and it has been alleged by some that he was part of an invasion that led
to the destruction of a race and culture that had previously lived on this
land before his arrival .His guilt I cannot confirm nor deny for though our
history confirms that many atrocities and crimes were committed, when those
two vastly differing cultures came together , I have no knowledge of his
direct involvement other then through innuendo and supposition.
In the newspapers today I read of many similar things happening around the
world , even in the region in which we live. Maybe we could set up branches
of Racewatch all around the world. We may even be able to identify and solve
the problems in Ireland, Africa , Israel , Saudi Arabia , America , New Guinea
Indonesia , India , Pakistan , Fiji, South Africa ...........(.this could
become a very long list !!!!!!!!.) However I am certain that if we selected
from amongst the righteous and those morally uncorrupted among us we will
find exactly the right people to fill these positions, and I am also certain
that if the rest of the World are made aware of these racist acts and of
the REASONS that fuel the violence and bloodshed which follows, then racism
will immediately cease.
Perhaps if we could help feed the hungry , heal the sick , give people security
, put roofs over their heads and distribute the wealth of these countries
a little more fairly AND deal with the greed and religious intolerance's
which seems to plague these countries then we may be better able to police
racism.
We could ask our Government representatives to participate , legislate to
ban racism , goal offenders and publicly abuse those who are caught calling
a blackfella a blackfella or an Englishman a Pom or a voter a rednecked moron
.Bring back public flogging and really make an example of them !.
We can even ask our politicians not to trade or give financial assistance
to any nations whose Governments allow it's citizens to practice racism and
I am certain that this will have an beneficial effect in stamping it out
, especially in countries with a similar cultural heritage to our own for
to have a Democratically elected Government ( similar to ours would certainly
help ) and we could urge all their citizens to vote against racism and racists
at their next elections and , in those countries which still don't practice
democracy , we could send over some activists to preach the word.
Maybe (through the benefits of freedom of speech ) we may even find a few
good people with the courage to address the problems which cause division
, inequality , racism , crime and family breakdowns and all the other ills
which bedevil our societies . Our politicians can help if they are prepared
to put aside their prejudice and power plays against their own peers , and
maybe our Religious leaders could come up with a few ideas in exposing the
causes of intolerance ,ignorance and fear for after all don't we bleed the
same colour ? SIMPLE EH!!!!!.
I did not ask to be born in this country, that choice was not mine to make
and I hope that one day I will be die here and that is a choice I hope God
will allow me to make. I try not to judge people by the colour of their skin
nor by their religion nor by the sins of their fathers but rather by the
goodness of their hearts ,strength of character and depth of their spirit
. For although I cannot claim to be perfect I am just someone who hopes to
leave this country a little better for my existence and hope that my children
and their children and their children........maybe fortunate enough to call
this country the lucky country.
I hope my application for a position in your Racewatch organisation is viewed
favourably and I will continue to spy on my fellow humans and report any
incidents or remarks which I feel need to be brought to your attention.
PS I intend to vote for Pauline at the next election for I feel she is one
of the few politicians, (sorry ,my apologies Pauline ) Citizens with the
guts to stand up and have a go and attempt to address some of the real problems
which concern our country and the direction that we are so blindly heading.
Maybe if we can show the rest of the Worlds people our maturity as a nation
in dealing with our own demons by allowing free and democratic public dialogue
within lawful bounds then by our example we may open the door to them in
dealing with their injustices. I prefer to make my protests via a ballot
box and rational debate .HOW ABOUT YOU ?
( I hope I have not prejudiced my membership of Racewatch .)
Have a good day.............Anon.
Subject: feminists and Hanson
Feminists are a funny lot. I'm not one because I find the idea that men have
oppressed women for milenia too insulting to be taken seriously by any
intelligent woman. Nevertheless many women have been seduced by this ideology.
Feminists demand equality, but by this they mean 'equality of outcomes',
not 'equality of opportunity' which is the version fair-minded people were
quite happy to accept. At its annual conference, every year the ALP indulges
in a ritual orgy of breast-beating on the lack of women MPs in parliament
and vows to reserve winnable seats for women. But at pre-selection time each
sitting male MP prays for feminist consciousness like St Augustine prayed
for chastity: 'Lord, make me feminist/chaste - but not yet'.
Out in reality-land, an unknown Liberal candidate in a strong Labor seat
was disendorsed because she wrote a letter critical of welfare being based
on race rather than need. The dis-endorsement was the usual feeble cave-in
to politically correct bullying elites. It backfired badly. The unknown Pauline
Hanson won a stunning victory, demonstrating the contempt that Australians
have for political correctness. We all know the rest of the story.
You'd think that a woman who was feisty enough to stand up to the party heavies,
who has withstood the greatest campaign of media vilification in our history,
and who has faced personal abuse and threats with courage and dignity would
be hailed by the feminists. But they revile her. Could it be that feminists
are more interested in their politically correct, socially engineered utopia
than in real women?
Antonia
"Administering Australia’s Tax System"
The reason for our focus on international issues is, I think, equally clear.
On figures for the 1996 financial year the extent of related party international
dealings was at least $57b. More than 60% of world trade is managed by
multinationals. The impact on a particular country’s revenue base of
decisions on the prices related parties charge each other for goods and services
can be enormous.
To illustrate the potential impact, and the reasons for our focus in this
area, we have over the past 12 to 18 months disallowed $3.7b of losses. These
adjustments have been accepted by the taxpayers concerned. I will leave you
to contemplate the potential future impact on the community’s revenue
base of those losses left unattended.
Michael Carmody
Commissioner of Taxation
Subject: sensitive confidential
Election
It was a good ploy to let the enemy show their methods in Victoria (Letter
James Hughes) but you do not have enough listeners on the net to worry them.
You will have to spend money at the Election, and I donot see any attempt
at gettingit. What about some TV adds in Chinese and Viet cong.over the ON
banner? It will encourage those Chionese who are afraid, and make some unthinking
Aussies get afraid (so long as there is no English backup) Killing two birds
with 1 stone so to speek.
Todays NEWS has now gaurranteed you the ANTI SEMETIC LABEL worse than the
league of rights.
I LIKED IT THOUGH. But this is one lable that will bring the wrath of billions
against you, dollars I mean, them who manufacture it. You might ask the Arabs
for a donation.
regardzs the watcher!
Subject: GST - The real reason it is the tax they mist levy!
According to the tax reform info given by the government 2/3 of the economy
and therefore Australians are now employed in service industries. (See
http://www.taxreform.gov.au/ - Why do we need a gst?). This proves that the
government has successfully killed manufacturing. So they cannot tax industry
if it no longer exists!
Whats left?
Service Industry - The solicitors, advertising firms, fiancial planners,
accountants, web publishing...and so on. The governments new target - YOU!
Howard and Coestello say "Lets tax that stupid people who want to work and
earn money for themselves and their families - fools! Don't they know that
the money is all ours! Maybe we will let them pick up a few scraps after
we have finished gorging ourselves on a tax fest..feast....whatever.
Your business earns $200,000 and now you have to pay $20,000 gst - $5,000
per quarter in additon to company tax. You want to pass this on to your customers
but due to various market and legislative factors you can't. So it comes
off your gross taxable income - the $50,000 left after paying for your office
and staff. Now you have $30,000 taxable income. Wait for it...luckily you
are now going to pay less tax on your piddly $30,000 - Don't you feel lucky
and grateful that Mr Howard has taken 40% of your income! Who gives a stuff
about tax cuts when you have lost 40% of your income..
Thanks John
Subject: Comments on Australian News of the Day
I might be a little misguided but now that the people no longer have guns
it seems obvious that there is no reason for the police to have guns either!
If you stop and think about it, the police are the ones who (most times)
turn up after a robbery or mugging or whatever after the crim has departed.
Yet they are the ones who are being armed with ever greater fire power.
It's obvious to me that if we normal patriotic Australians no longer have
the right to own firearms that it's a much safer land we live in. Therefor
being a much safer land there is no need for the police to have any weapons
at all and should revert to the same as the English police.
Just a thought..
Regards
Geoff Stanley
Subject: Y2K
The ABC Radio National program: 'Letter from America' by Alistair Cook today,
was about the Year 2000 crunch, that could have devastating effects on the
world that relies on computers and microprocessors. My belief is, that the
outcome of such a scenario was well known long ago, and that the ensuing
pandemonium was to be used for political purposes. Whether I am right or
wrong makes little difference as, it is too late now for the bug to be fixed
in time. Alistair Cook does spell out the possible consequences though, and
the program is worth listening to and / or, getting a transcript of.
If ever there was a time for a local government act to be passed allowing
local councils to act as a local bank, issuing a local currency, then it
is now. If small nations can now issue their own currencies, then so can
local government. How did the Island of Guernsey fare in the last world
depression? Ask them
For more info on
Y2K:
Omega
Business:
Social:
Another perfect day in paradise.
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