❓ Mr Barron-Sullivan questions the Treasurer about high stamp duty on trucks and trailers, alleging inaction despite promises. The Treasurer deflects, blaming the previous government and highlighting ongoing reviews.
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TRUCKS AND HEAVY TRAILERS, STAMP DUTY
I refer the Treasurer to concerns in the transport industry about the relatively high level of stamp duty on trucks and heavy trailers in this State, which is encouraging businesses in Western Australia to purchase businesses interstate. (1) Does the Treasurer agree with the Transport Workers Union and others that the current tax rate should be reduced? (2) Is it true that the Treasurer acknowledged that and said that he would take action? (3) Is it true that the transport industry - Dr Gallop interjected. Mr BARRON-SULLIVAN: The Premier should wait for this - agreed not to undertake a protest rally at Parliament House on 7 November during the federal election campaign because it was advised by the Premier’s chief of staff that the Treasurer would act on the concerns? (4) Is it true that since making that promise the Treasurer has failed to resolve this issue in any way whatsoever? Mr RIPPER
I refer the Treasurer to concerns in the transport industry about the relatively high level of stamp duty on trucks and heavy trailers in this State, which is encouraging businesses in Western Australia to purchase businesses interstate. (1) Does the Treasurer agree with the Transport Workers Union and others that the current tax rate should be reduced? (2) Is it true that the Treasurer acknowledged that and said that he would take action? (3) Is it true that the transport industry - Dr Gallop interjected. Mr BARRON-SULLIVAN: The Premier should wait for this - agreed not to undertake a protest rally at Parliament House on 7 November during the federal election campaign because it was advised by the Premier’s chief of staff that the Treasurer would act on the concerns? (4) Is it true that since making that promise the Treasurer has failed to resolve this issue in any way whatsoever? Mr RIPPER
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(1)-(4) It is interesting to have the Deputy Leader of the Opposition draw attention to evidence of the previous Government’s failings. Who increased the stamp duty on heavy vehicles and trailers? It was the Court Government in 1998-99. Who failed to resolve the issue? The Assistant Treasurer, the man who did not understand that the State was running a deficit, the former member for Riverton, Graham Kierath. I cannot understand why this is a priority question of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. It points yet again to another mess of the previous Government’s making with which this Government must deal. The Government is dealing with it. It is reviewing business taxation. That review is expected to report by the end of February next year so that the outcome can be taken into account in the next budget process. The Executive Director of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a member of the reference committee working on that review. The Government is dealing with the issue. It has had discussions with the Motor Trade Association. We understand very well the argument that it is facing competition in Queensland due to the measures taken by Richard Court and Graham Kierath and that the State’s businesses are suffering because of it. We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
(1) Does the Treasurer agree with the Transport Workers Union and others that the current tax rate should be reduced? (2) Is it true that the Treasurer acknowledged that and said that he would take action? (3) Is it true that the transport industry - Dr Gallop interjected. Mr BARRON-SULLIVAN: The Premier should wait for this - agreed not to undertake a protest rally at Parliament House on 7 November during the federal election campaign because it was advised by the Premier’s chief of staff that the Treasurer would act on the concerns? (4) Is it true that since making that promise the Treasurer has failed to resolve this issue in any way whatsoever? Mr RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It is interesting to have the Deputy Leader of the Opposition draw attention to evidence of the previous Government’s failings. Who increased the stamp duty on heavy vehicles and trailers? It was the Court Government in 1998-99. Who failed to resolve the issue? The Assistant Treasurer, the man who did not understand that the State was running a deficit, the former member for Riverton, Graham Kierath. I cannot understand why this is a priority question of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. It points yet again to another mess of the previous Government’s making with which this Government must deal. The Government is dealing with it. It is reviewing business taxation. That review is expected to report by the end of February next year so that the outcome can be taken into account in the next budget process. The Executive Director of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a member of the reference committee working on that review. The Government is dealing with the issue. It has had discussions with the Motor Trade Association. We understand very well the argument that it is facing competition in Queensland due to the measures taken by Richard Court and Graham Kierath and that the State’s businesses are suffering because of it. We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
(2) Is it true that the Treasurer acknowledged that and said that he would take action? (3) Is it true that the transport industry - Dr Gallop interjected. Mr BARRON-SULLIVAN: The Premier should wait for this - agreed not to undertake a protest rally at Parliament House on 7 November during the federal election campaign because it was advised by the Premier’s chief of staff that the Treasurer would act on the concerns? (4) Is it true that since making that promise the Treasurer has failed to resolve this issue in any way whatsoever? Mr RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It is interesting to have the Deputy Leader of the Opposition draw attention to evidence of the previous Government’s failings. Who increased the stamp duty on heavy vehicles and trailers? It was the Court Government in 1998-99. Who failed to resolve the issue? The Assistant Treasurer, the man who did not understand that the State was running a deficit, the former member for Riverton, Graham Kierath. I cannot understand why this is a priority question of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. It points yet again to another mess of the previous Government’s making with which this Government must deal. The Government is dealing with it. It is reviewing business taxation. That review is expected to report by the end of February next year so that the outcome can be taken into account in the next budget process. The Executive Director of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a member of the reference committee working on that review. The Government is dealing with the issue. It has had discussions with the Motor Trade Association. We understand very well the argument that it is facing competition in Queensland due to the measures taken by Richard Court and Graham Kierath and that the State’s businesses are suffering because of it. We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
(3) Is it true that the transport industry - Dr Gallop interjected. Mr BARRON-SULLIVAN: The Premier should wait for this - agreed not to undertake a protest rally at Parliament House on 7 November during the federal election campaign because it was advised by the Premier’s chief of staff that the Treasurer would act on the concerns? (4) Is it true that since making that promise the Treasurer has failed to resolve this issue in any way whatsoever? Mr RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It is interesting to have the Deputy Leader of the Opposition draw attention to evidence of the previous Government’s failings. Who increased the stamp duty on heavy vehicles and trailers? It was the Court Government in 1998-99. Who failed to resolve the issue? The Assistant Treasurer, the man who did not understand that the State was running a deficit, the former member for Riverton, Graham Kierath. I cannot understand why this is a priority question of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. It points yet again to another mess of the previous Government’s making with which this Government must deal. The Government is dealing with it. It is reviewing business taxation. That review is expected to report by the end of February next year so that the outcome can be taken into account in the next budget process. The Executive Director of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a member of the reference committee working on that review. The Government is dealing with the issue. It has had discussions with the Motor Trade Association. We understand very well the argument that it is facing competition in Queensland due to the measures taken by Richard Court and Graham Kierath and that the State’s businesses are suffering because of it. We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
Dr Gallop interjected. Mr BARRON-SULLIVAN: The Premier should wait for this - agreed not to undertake a protest rally at Parliament House on 7 November during the federal election campaign because it was advised by the Premier’s chief of staff that the Treasurer would act on the concerns? (4) Is it true that since making that promise the Treasurer has failed to resolve this issue in any way whatsoever? Mr RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It is interesting to have the Deputy Leader of the Opposition draw attention to evidence of the previous Government’s failings. Who increased the stamp duty on heavy vehicles and trailers? It was the Court Government in 1998-99. Who failed to resolve the issue? The Assistant Treasurer, the man who did not understand that the State was running a deficit, the former member for Riverton, Graham Kierath. I cannot understand why this is a priority question of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. It points yet again to another mess of the previous Government’s making with which this Government must deal. The Government is dealing with it. It is reviewing business taxation. That review is expected to report by the end of February next year so that the outcome can be taken into account in the next budget process. The Executive Director of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a member of the reference committee working on that review. The Government is dealing with the issue. It has had discussions with the Motor Trade Association. We understand very well the argument that it is facing competition in Queensland due to the measures taken by Richard Court and Graham Kierath and that the State’s businesses are suffering because of it. We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
Mr BARRON-SULLIVAN: The Premier should wait for this - agreed not to undertake a protest rally at Parliament House on 7 November during the federal election campaign because it was advised by the Premier’s chief of staff that the Treasurer would act on the concerns? (4) Is it true that since making that promise the Treasurer has failed to resolve this issue in any way whatsoever? Mr RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It is interesting to have the Deputy Leader of the Opposition draw attention to evidence of the previous Government’s failings. Who increased the stamp duty on heavy vehicles and trailers? It was the Court Government in 1998-99. Who failed to resolve the issue? The Assistant Treasurer, the man who did not understand that the State was running a deficit, the former member for Riverton, Graham Kierath. I cannot understand why this is a priority question of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. It points yet again to another mess of the previous Government’s making with which this Government must deal. The Government is dealing with it. It is reviewing business taxation. That review is expected to report by the end of February next year so that the outcome can be taken into account in the next budget process. The Executive Director of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a member of the reference committee working on that review. The Government is dealing with the issue. It has had discussions with the Motor Trade Association. We understand very well the argument that it is facing competition in Queensland due to the measures taken by Richard Court and Graham Kierath and that the State’s businesses are suffering because of it. We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
Mr RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It is interesting to have the Deputy Leader of the Opposition draw attention to evidence of the previous Government’s failings. Who increased the stamp duty on heavy vehicles and trailers? It was the Court Government in 1998-99. Who failed to resolve the issue? The Assistant Treasurer, the man who did not understand that the State was running a deficit, the former member for Riverton, Graham Kierath. I cannot understand why this is a priority question of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. It points yet again to another mess of the previous Government’s making with which this Government must deal. The Government is dealing with it. It is reviewing business taxation. That review is expected to report by the end of February next year so that the outcome can be taken into account in the next budget process. The Executive Director of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a member of the reference committee working on that review. The Government is dealing with the issue. It has had discussions with the Motor Trade Association. We understand very well the argument that it is facing competition in Queensland due to the measures taken by Richard Court and Graham Kierath and that the State’s businesses are suffering because of it. We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
(1)-(4) It is interesting to have the Deputy Leader of the Opposition draw attention to evidence of the previous Government’s failings. Who increased the stamp duty on heavy vehicles and trailers? It was the Court Government in 1998-99. Who failed to resolve the issue? The Assistant Treasurer, the man who did not understand that the State was running a deficit, the former member for Riverton, Graham Kierath. I cannot understand why this is a priority question of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. It points yet again to another mess of the previous Government’s making with which this Government must deal. The Government is dealing with it. It is reviewing business taxation. That review is expected to report by the end of February next year so that the outcome can be taken into account in the next budget process. The Executive Director of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a member of the reference committee working on that review. The Government is dealing with the issue. It has had discussions with the Motor Trade Association. We understand very well the argument that it is facing competition in Queensland due to the measures taken by Richard Court and Graham Kierath and that the State’s businesses are suffering because of it. We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
(1) Does the Treasurer agree with the Transport Workers Union and others that the current tax rate should be reduced? (2) Is it true that the Treasurer acknowledged that and said that he would take action? (3) Is it true that the transport industry - Dr Gallop interjected. Mr BARRON-SULLIVAN: The Premier should wait for this - agreed not to undertake a protest rally at Parliament House on 7 November during the federal election campaign because it was advised by the Premier’s chief of staff that the Treasurer would act on the concerns? (4) Is it true that since making that promise the Treasurer has failed to resolve this issue in any way whatsoever? Mr RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It is interesting to have the Deputy Leader of the Opposition draw attention to evidence of the previous Government’s failings. Who increased the stamp duty on heavy vehicles and trailers? It was the Court Government in 1998-99. Who failed to resolve the issue? The Assistant Treasurer, the man who did not understand that the State was running a deficit, the former member for Riverton, Graham Kierath. I cannot understand why this is a priority question of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. It points yet again to another mess of the previous Government’s making with which this Government must deal. The Government is dealing with it. It is reviewing business taxation. That review is expected to report by the end of February next year so that the outcome can be taken into account in the next budget process. The Executive Director of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a member of the reference committee working on that review. The Government is dealing with the issue. It has had discussions with the Motor Trade Association. We understand very well the argument that it is facing competition in Queensland due to the measures taken by Richard Court and Graham Kierath and that the State’s businesses are suffering because of it. We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
(2) Is it true that the Treasurer acknowledged that and said that he would take action? (3) Is it true that the transport industry - Dr Gallop interjected. Mr BARRON-SULLIVAN: The Premier should wait for this - agreed not to undertake a protest rally at Parliament House on 7 November during the federal election campaign because it was advised by the Premier’s chief of staff that the Treasurer would act on the concerns? (4) Is it true that since making that promise the Treasurer has failed to resolve this issue in any way whatsoever? Mr RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It is interesting to have the Deputy Leader of the Opposition draw attention to evidence of the previous Government’s failings. Who increased the stamp duty on heavy vehicles and trailers? It was the Court Government in 1998-99. Who failed to resolve the issue? The Assistant Treasurer, the man who did not understand that the State was running a deficit, the former member for Riverton, Graham Kierath. I cannot understand why this is a priority question of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. It points yet again to another mess of the previous Government’s making with which this Government must deal. The Government is dealing with it. It is reviewing business taxation. That review is expected to report by the end of February next year so that the outcome can be taken into account in the next budget process. The Executive Director of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a member of the reference committee working on that review. The Government is dealing with the issue. It has had discussions with the Motor Trade Association. We understand very well the argument that it is facing competition in Queensland due to the measures taken by Richard Court and Graham Kierath and that the State’s businesses are suffering because of it. We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
(3) Is it true that the transport industry - Dr Gallop interjected. Mr BARRON-SULLIVAN: The Premier should wait for this - agreed not to undertake a protest rally at Parliament House on 7 November during the federal election campaign because it was advised by the Premier’s chief of staff that the Treasurer would act on the concerns? (4) Is it true that since making that promise the Treasurer has failed to resolve this issue in any way whatsoever? Mr RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It is interesting to have the Deputy Leader of the Opposition draw attention to evidence of the previous Government’s failings. Who increased the stamp duty on heavy vehicles and trailers? It was the Court Government in 1998-99. Who failed to resolve the issue? The Assistant Treasurer, the man who did not understand that the State was running a deficit, the former member for Riverton, Graham Kierath. I cannot understand why this is a priority question of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. It points yet again to another mess of the previous Government’s making with which this Government must deal. The Government is dealing with it. It is reviewing business taxation. That review is expected to report by the end of February next year so that the outcome can be taken into account in the next budget process. The Executive Director of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a member of the reference committee working on that review. The Government is dealing with the issue. It has had discussions with the Motor Trade Association. We understand very well the argument that it is facing competition in Queensland due to the measures taken by Richard Court and Graham Kierath and that the State’s businesses are suffering because of it. We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
Dr Gallop interjected. Mr BARRON-SULLIVAN: The Premier should wait for this - agreed not to undertake a protest rally at Parliament House on 7 November during the federal election campaign because it was advised by the Premier’s chief of staff that the Treasurer would act on the concerns? (4) Is it true that since making that promise the Treasurer has failed to resolve this issue in any way whatsoever? Mr RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It is interesting to have the Deputy Leader of the Opposition draw attention to evidence of the previous Government’s failings. Who increased the stamp duty on heavy vehicles and trailers? It was the Court Government in 1998-99. Who failed to resolve the issue? The Assistant Treasurer, the man who did not understand that the State was running a deficit, the former member for Riverton, Graham Kierath. I cannot understand why this is a priority question of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. It points yet again to another mess of the previous Government’s making with which this Government must deal. The Government is dealing with it. It is reviewing business taxation. That review is expected to report by the end of February next year so that the outcome can be taken into account in the next budget process. The Executive Director of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a member of the reference committee working on that review. The Government is dealing with the issue. It has had discussions with the Motor Trade Association. We understand very well the argument that it is facing competition in Queensland due to the measures taken by Richard Court and Graham Kierath and that the State’s businesses are suffering because of it. We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
Mr BARRON-SULLIVAN: The Premier should wait for this - agreed not to undertake a protest rally at Parliament House on 7 November during the federal election campaign because it was advised by the Premier’s chief of staff that the Treasurer would act on the concerns? (4) Is it true that since making that promise the Treasurer has failed to resolve this issue in any way whatsoever? Mr RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It is interesting to have the Deputy Leader of the Opposition draw attention to evidence of the previous Government’s failings. Who increased the stamp duty on heavy vehicles and trailers? It was the Court Government in 1998-99. Who failed to resolve the issue? The Assistant Treasurer, the man who did not understand that the State was running a deficit, the former member for Riverton, Graham Kierath. I cannot understand why this is a priority question of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. It points yet again to another mess of the previous Government’s making with which this Government must deal. The Government is dealing with it. It is reviewing business taxation. That review is expected to report by the end of February next year so that the outcome can be taken into account in the next budget process. The Executive Director of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a member of the reference committee working on that review. The Government is dealing with the issue. It has had discussions with the Motor Trade Association. We understand very well the argument that it is facing competition in Queensland due to the measures taken by Richard Court and Graham Kierath and that the State’s businesses are suffering because of it. We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
Mr RIPPER replied: (1)-(4) It is interesting to have the Deputy Leader of the Opposition draw attention to evidence of the previous Government’s failings. Who increased the stamp duty on heavy vehicles and trailers? It was the Court Government in 1998-99. Who failed to resolve the issue? The Assistant Treasurer, the man who did not understand that the State was running a deficit, the former member for Riverton, Graham Kierath. I cannot understand why this is a priority question of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. It points yet again to another mess of the previous Government’s making with which this Government must deal. The Government is dealing with it. It is reviewing business taxation. That review is expected to report by the end of February next year so that the outcome can be taken into account in the next budget process. The Executive Director of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a member of the reference committee working on that review. The Government is dealing with the issue. It has had discussions with the Motor Trade Association. We understand very well the argument that it is facing competition in Queensland due to the measures taken by Richard Court and Graham Kierath and that the State’s businesses are suffering because of it. We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
(1)-(4) It is interesting to have the Deputy Leader of the Opposition draw attention to evidence of the previous Government’s failings. Who increased the stamp duty on heavy vehicles and trailers? It was the Court Government in 1998-99. Who failed to resolve the issue? The Assistant Treasurer, the man who did not understand that the State was running a deficit, the former member for Riverton, Graham Kierath. I cannot understand why this is a priority question of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition. It points yet again to another mess of the previous Government’s making with which this Government must deal. The Government is dealing with it. It is reviewing business taxation. That review is expected to report by the end of February next year so that the outcome can be taken into account in the next budget process. The Executive Director of the Motor Trade Association of Western Australia is a member of the reference committee working on that review. The Government is dealing with the issue. It has had discussions with the Motor Trade Association. We understand very well the argument that it is facing competition in Queensland due to the measures taken by Richard Court and Graham Kierath and that the State’s businesses are suffering because of it. We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
We must take into account one other part of the mess left by the previous Government - that is, the financial situation. As we know, the previous Government produced four deficits in a row, despite the tax impost on heavy vehicles and trailers, and left us with a deficit forecast. It is not easy for us to offer taxation concessions to every group that asks for them. However, we are taking seriously the review of taxation in this State, and the reference committee dealing with that review is examining the issue.
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