Thursday, January 27, 2011

Labor's Flood Levy

Yet again, the typical response to a problem faced by our Labor government is answered with a new tax. There is no doubt that the bill to clean up Queensland and Victoria after the recent floods is going to be substantial but One Nation believes there is adequate money available in the budget with a few minor changes to priorities .The last thing Australians need is to be slugged with a levy as many are already struggling with our countries unfair tax system.


We suggest our Labor government stop spending so much offshore. It is one thing to help other countries in their time of need, but millions are sent offshore in social programs. One Nation acknowledges the Liberals call to scrap the $43 billion fast internet scheme and use that money to rebuild our infrastructure. The difference is we are saying it because it makes sense; not because we know Labor will never oblige, or to score cheap political points.

Maybe we should view this crisis as a reason to go a step further to restructure all our water resources’, building new dams, levy banks and to accomplish what has been sought since federation - flood and drought proofing of our country.

It is time for leadership and investment in to the future of our great country. Will we get that from the major parties? We believe there will be the usual finger pointing and posturing but ultimately the Australian taxpayer will once again pay for the major parties waste and incompetence.

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