Australia is considering tax reform. Already there are many making demands that are not good for Australia. What is strongly being examined at the moment is a GST of 15%. The promise is that the increased GST, possibly spread to include food and education, could replace inefficient taxes like stamp duties and company income tax. Libertarians oppose an increased tax take, pointing out that Australia has a spending problem, not an income problem. But what the Libertarians wilfully misunderstand is that the current senate is blocking cutting spending. Reform is a way of changing things to improve things. It is possible that there will be a higher tax take. But with an obstructive senate refusing to cut spending, that is what the people have voted for. However, a more efficient tax would increase tax take even if there was a dollar for dollar trade off with inefficient taxes. Stamp duty on conveyancing costs $1.70 for each dollar collected. Company income tax costs $1.50 for each dollar collected. Income tax and GST cost about $1.20 for each dollar collected, while land tax only cost $0.90 for each dollar collected. So by cutting stamp duty and company income tax and increasing GST commensurately, more money would be raised. an extra fifty cents for Stamp Duty and an extra 30 cents for company income tax on average.
Only, when 10% GST was introduced, the same arguments were mounted. The ALP forced a compromise and the states held onto their inefficient taxes too. It isn't a trade off or reform if the bad taxes are retained. The information presented here is from the government white paper compiled while Abbott was PM, and so is reliable.
For some, at the moment, the Sex Party has more credibility.
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Political Shifts and Resignations: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to resign as party leader, amidst significant political pressure. This news has been highlighted across various platforms, signaling a potential shift in Canadian politics.
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"Pokarekare Ana" is one of New Zealand's most well-known and beloved traditional Māori songs. Here's some background on the song:
Origins:
Composer: The song's exact origins are somewhat debated, but it is often attributed to Paraire Tomoana, a Māori composer, in the early 20th century. However, there are claims that the lyrics may have been based on a much older folk song.
Date: It was likely composed around the time of World War I, although exact dates are uncertain.
Lyrics and Meaning:
Language: The lyrics are in Māori, New Zealand's indigenous language.
Theme: The song speaks of love, longing, and the beauty of nature. The opening line "Pōkarekare ana ngā wai o Rotorua" translates roughly to "The waters of Rotorua are turbulent," setting a scene of natural beauty, which then transitions into expressions of love and desire for a loved one.
Translation: A rough translation of the chorus might be:
"Let me see your love, my darling, let your heart beat for me."
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"It Had to Be You" is a classic American song with both a rich history and enduring popularity. Here's the background:
Composition:
• Writers: The song was written by Isham Jones (music) and Gus Kahn (lyrics).
• Year: Composed in 1924, it was first published on May 19, 1924.
Introduction and Early Recordings:
• First Recording: The song was initially recorded by Isham Jones and His Orchestra, which was released on Brunswick Records. This version became a hit, reaching number one on the charts.
• Vocal Version: Marion Harris was one of the first vocalists to record the song, adding to its widespread popularity.
Musical Structure:
• "It Had to Be You" is structured as a 32-bar song in ABAC form, which was typical of the era's popular music. Its melody is catchy and memorable, with a harmonic structure that lends itself to both jazz and popular interpretations.
Lyrics and Theme:
• The lyrics express the inevitability of love, suggesting that of all the people in the world, it "had to be you" for the singer. The theme ...
