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Budget company tax cut a hard sell politically

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

After a GST increase to finance big income tax cuts disappeared as a viable option for the May budget, attention centred on reducing the 30% company tax rate.

But, assuming the government goes ahead with a cut for companies – perhaps delayed and/ or phased in – on the grounds this will boost investment and jobs, it is doubtful that it...

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Malcolm in the Middle Kingdom

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Before European imperialism fatally undermined China’s own dynastic system, it was customary for China’s neighbours to acknowledge its dominance by sending tribute missions to the imperial court. While Malcolm Turnbull is not going to have to kowtow before Xi Jinping, the 1000-strong Australian delegation’s presence...

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Politics podcast: Hugh White on Turnbull's China visit

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

Malcolm Turnbull will visit China this week in his first time there as prime minister. The two-day trip, including Shanghai and Beijing, will juggle trade and political issues. ANU professor of strategic studies Hugh White tells Michelle Grattan that Turnbull will be primarily focused on the economic agenda.

“Turnbull is one of those who...

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Panama Papers force tax authorities to act: but what took so long?

  • Written by: The Conversation Contributor

The Australian Taxation Office is reported to be playing a “lead role” in sharing intelligence between tax officials from OECD countries, as part of the continuing fallout from the revelations of the Panama Papers. The Joint International Tax Shelter Information Collaboration, which is chaired by ATO head Chris Jordan, was being...

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