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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 18, 1971

Page

6

Budget tax changes move to raise company rates

Mr Snedden outlined proposed rises in company tax, shifting from the current first £10,000 of taxable income to higher rates for both public and private companies. Personal income tax and education deductions would change, with higher levies on cigarettes, fuel, and motor fuels. Also planned are changes to superannuation fund taxes, licence fees, marine navigation charges, and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme to boost revenue for the 1970-71 and 1971-72 periods.

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Government weighs steps to curb inflation and unrest

In a budget speech Mr Smedden argues that direct measures to combat inflation are limited while cost pressures from industry unrest rise. He notes rising working days lost, calls for strengthening arbitration, and promises close monitoring to avoid worsening demand and price increases. The aim is balanced growth and shared living standards.

Smedden Preate

Australia Faces Mixed Results in Aid Budget

Australia's official aid program shows a modest rise totaling 186 million dollars, up from 176.7 million, with bilateral aid up about 5 percent and multilateral aid down to 8.5 million. The budget notes potential additions from international bodies and preserves a 1 million refugee relief grant, while Papua New Guinea funding shifts from 39 million to 40 million.

Australia South-East Asia Papua New Guinea International Development Association Indus Basin Development Fund Asian Development Bank East Pakistan Snedden France

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