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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 18, 1974

Page

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Income Tax Reforms Trim Tax Burden For New Year

The November tax revisions raise incomes up to 10 500 with a major reduction. A rebate for dependents applies to income earners with deductions in maintenance and radio and television licenses. Government records a 71 million saving. Principal matrimonial home exemption up to 35 000 plus 7 per extra 10 value adjust. Deaths since April 29 exempt from duty. ACT payroll tax rises to AE per cent from December 1, aligning with Northern Territory increases.

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Budget at a Glance Reveals Tax and Transport Shifts

The document outlines sweeping budget changes touching telecommunications fees private company taxes and postal charges. It details higher transport and railway fares inflation linked costs and increased health social welfare housing and defense spending. It also notes a 10 percent state raise and additional funding for education and urban development.

Canberra budget trims inflation hit for ACT offices

The budget shows an $80 million cut for ACT office projects despite inflation pressures while House demand falls. The commission signals a lower program than previous years, with costs for office blocks and public works outlined. The plan covers 1300 housing units, 3,500 public servants in major centers, and road projects including Motonga Parkway and Googong Dams, with a total program around $144 million.

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Government Budget Boosts Social Program Spending

The government announces a 32.4 percent rise in social program expenditure in the 1979-75 budget presented by Treasurer Crean. It expands education, urban and regional development, health, welfare, and public services while scrapping radio and television licenses and easing inflationary pressures. The plan aims to shield the less privileged and maintain employment opportunities amid private sector restraint.

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Hague hostages to be moved to Schiphol Airport

Three Japanese gunmen and nine hostages at the French Embassy in The Hague were set to be moved to Schiphol Airport near Amsterdam. Dutch authorities cleared a main road for a flight plan as a Boeing 707 prepared to fly the group out once an agreement with Dutch officials is reached. The embassy siege had continued with police and sharpshooters on standby while talks progressed.

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Postponed Air Championship Date Unclear

The George Forgman Mubulumad Air heavywell championship has been postponed until October 13 or October 40, according to Sgt providers as reported by Associated Press.

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Petrol price tax eyed for ACT motorists

Gooffrey Sawer reports ACT motorists face a potential 10 percent tax on petrol as NSW announces weeks ahead. The levy targets wholesale fuel activity and could hit ACT retailers supplied from NSW. A proposed workaround among stations counters the tax by adjusting pricing lines.

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Budget Speech Reveals Plan To Tackle Uncertain Economy

Government outlines 1974 75 budget framed amid high unemployment and rising prices. government aims to curb inflation through price controls while pursuing broader reforms. major tax changes, welfare boosts, and public spending cuts are proposed, with attention to income groups and housing aid.

Redistribution plan outlined for 1974 75 budget measures

The Labor Government continues its income redistribution program with a 1974-75 buyer focus, emphasizing personal income taxation reform and facade. Domestic spending is projected to rise by 3. million and domestic receipts by 3.713 million at 31 percent, with growth expectations around seven percent in the labor workforce. The treasurer introduced the budget amid inflation fears, signaling restrained yet expansionary policy in the first half of the year, seeking to balance welfare and growth while controlling money supply and prices.

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Hundreds to miss count in ACT poll report

Fragmented page notes ACT poll issues with hundreds to miss counting in the ACT Legislative Assembly election. Mentions doctors planning to vote and declarations about Canberra timing, plus references to other pages and events including Amnestys draft exemptions and Roveriots Cup coverage.

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No hope of end to inflation says Snedden

The Leader of the Opposition Mr Snedden declared there is no prospect of reducing inflation or unemployment. He criticized government spending and tax cuts as inadequate, calling the budget fiscally irresponsible. He warned of rising prices and warned of drag on the economy as the ACTU prepares to meet next week to consider wage restraint.

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