Comments by "" (@pwillis1589) on "Australia ‘leads’ global economic recovery but there are ‘speed bumps’ ahead" video.

This just shows a lack of understanding and a poor memory. The GST was designed by the Howard government to be on everything but to get the legislation through the parliament Howard had to get the Democrats on side and that meant dropping the GST on fresh food and healthcare. The states then complained this would reduce there tax receipts so they were allowed to keep some state tax’s. I mean this is all on the public record and is common public knowledge.
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@oldnutta7611 Yep that’s what I just said.
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@OilCanHarry2U Well if you knew history Howard took it to the 1998 election and they lost 18 seats and the popular vote, but retained government. Yes it is regressive, however if it had of been accompanied by significant reductions in income tax for the low and middle incomes it would have been fair.
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This is a factual incorrect statement. The RBA is not owned by anyone, it has never been for sale and you can’t buy shares in it. It is independent from government and is run by a board. It has a legislative framework it must legally adhere to.
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I am looking forward to the possibility of Paul Murray’s head actually exploding while going off on a rant commenting on the vote this Saturday night.
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