Budget at a Glance Sets Broad Tax and Spending Changes
The Budget outlines higher duties on petrol fuels and cigarettes, a per bottle duty on spirits, reduced duty free allowances, and a payroll tax rise within ACT taxes. Personal income tax remains unchanged while company tax moves to quarterly collection and exemptions are rolled back. Education funding rises by 404 million, health and social security see targeted increases, defence and housing reforms are noted, and external aid climbs mainly benefiting Papua New Guinea.
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Budget hike funds social program in Australia
The government raised petrol, tobacco and alcohol duties to finance a broadened social agenda including education, health and housing. Personal income tax and most postal charges stay the same, while the plan expects wage gains but signals inflation pressure from higher transport costs. The budget also moves toward abolishing means testing and launching the National Health Insurance Scheme, cutting tax loopholes for high earners, and phasing out industry subsidies to fund city improvements.
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Registration Fees Rise in ACT Budget Report
The ACT increases in driver licence from 1 to 5 and vehicle registration to 70c per half hundredweight. Minister Enderby says fees align with NSW and Victoria and mark the first rise since 1956. Projected annual uplift about 1.2 million.
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ASIO Chief Letter Tabled in Parliament Over Discussion
A letter from ASIO Director-General P Barbour to Attorney-General Murphy about a talk with Prime Minister Whitlam was tabled in Parliament on March 17. The August 20 dated note says Barbour did not complain about the Attorney-General and clarifies a telex message related to Murphy visit to Melbourne.
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Tax and benefit changes hit aged and rural sectors
Treasury outlines price controls and pension reforms as new caps and rebates reshape taxation. Tax relief for low income pensioners to July vorgesehen, Home Savings Grants phased out, rates and land tax cap set at 300 dollars for primary residences. Price subsidies and rural air services face cuts, while rural credit and oral reconstruction schemes receive funds amid a broad reform push.
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SA debate over ACT doctors fees and Stuart jail fate
South Australian readers see rising public opinion on possible Rupert Max Stuart release from jail alongside debate on ACT doctors’ fees. Cor respondent notes page 19 life style section with world news on other pages.
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Canberra budget foresees $10 million rise in receipts
Receipts of the Depositary of the Capital Territory are expected to climb to $89,408,000 this financial year, driven by higher profits from motor vehicle fees, parking, rates, rents, and housing loan repayments. Registration fees rise in the Budget unveiled last night, with Canberra’s first parking meters due by early October as the department expenditure is set to increase by $6 million to $47,996,000.
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1500 Houses for ACT Planned in Next Year
The National Development planned to add 1500 houses in the ACT, a 56 percent rise from the last financial year. Mr Uren outlined how many blocks would be serviced this year, noting Canberra’s Belconnen area and a technical college center, with future steps to determine timelines and locations.
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