Mr Barnett questions the Premier's refusal to directly answer a question about the net effect of stamp duty and land tax increases. The Premier deflects by stating the 2001 budget position was unsustainable.

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28 October 2004
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Premier

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As a supplementary question, why could the Premier not simply answer the question on the net effect of increases in stamp duty and land tax? Dr G.I. GALLOP

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The figures are there for everyone to see, but it is very important to note - I repeat the point - that the budget position in 2001 was unsustainable.
Dr G.I. GALLOP replied: The figures are there for everyone to see, but it is very important to note - I repeat the point - that the budget position in 2001 was unsustainable.
The figures are there for everyone to see, but it is very important to note - I repeat the point - that the budget position in 2001 was unsustainable.

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