Flood victims could pay new levy
It is supposed to be a tax that the rest of Australia pays for, to help those affected by devastating floods, but it appears that some of the victims will have to fork out as well.
Why we do not need a flood levy
The tragic floods across Australia have triggered an enormous response from all Australians. With the worst of the floods over, the debate has moved onto repair and recovery in flood affected areas.
Loophole means thousands of flood victims may be hit with flood tax
Thousands of employees, small business persons and farmers who lost income as a result of the floods may be subject to Julia Gillard’s Flood Tax.
Gillard Government should show “compassion” and “common sense” in dealing with business
News today that small businesses in Queensland are being blocked from accessing recovery is extremely disappointing.
CBD key is small business: senator
SMALL businesses are the lifeblood of a flourishing city centre, according to visiting Senator Scott Ryan.
Skipton residents urged to seek help after floods
SKIPTON business owners and residents hit the hardest by the floods are being urged to put their pride aside and ask for help.
Tough times for small business under Labor
Support for the federal government’s policies from small and medium enterprises has collapsed to its lowest level in nearly 10 years according to the latest Sensis Business Index – Small and Medium Enterprises survey.
Panel with Stephanie Kennedy and Mike Kelly MP
Senator Ryan discussed leaked cables about Kevin Rudd, Wikileaks, the national curriculum and the resignation of the Murray Darling Basin Authority Chairman on ABC News 24.
Panel with Stephanie Kennedy and Mike Kelly MP
Senator Ryan discussed leaked cables about Kevin Rudd, Wikileaks, the national curriculum and the resignation of the Murray Darling Basin Authority Chairman on ABC News 24.
Anti-Semitism today: everyone’s problem
It is not just Jewish representatives that attended last month’s anti-Semitism conference in Canada. Many in the wider community also feel a responsibility to stamp out the ancient form of vilification.