Re the Super Tax to be introduced, they will not be paying tax on their superannuation, they will be paying tax on the income from that super balance, if the balance is over $3 million, which is fair. If a couple has a super balance of $3 million each, they then have a combined balance of $6 million, which should be more than enough to retire on. Income from their super balance will then be taxed at 30%.
A close friend of ours was Premier of NSW around 15 years ago and a well liked person.
When I started in Aged Care, I was earning less per hour than my son, who was doing night fill in a supermarket! How does that stack up? Much more responsibility in caring for our frail, ill, Aged than in putting groceries on a shelf, yet I was being paid less!Should a cleaner be paid the same as a doctor.NO . Should a garbage truck driver be paid the same as a solicitor.
Is a supermarket worker under the same pressure as a nurse or teacher
Should a flight attendant receive the same money as a pilot.
Most people on higher incomes worked for it by either a degree or working hard to get where they are.
I'm not saying people who work in lower paying jobs don't work hard but we all have choices.
I worked in bridal and was a supervisor and that was stressful dealing with brides as well as other staff members . Yes my pay was more than other consultants but I did much more with higher responsibilities but my general manager had much more pressure and responsibility that I would never want and in saying that she deserved to get paid much more than me
You don't really need to know about Pakers finances the quote he made regarding tax is well known and documented history he made his feelings known with no apology.
No, it doesn't. But I'm thinking that a great many of the politicians out there are not like your friend, they seem to be in the job for what they can get out of it, and not to look after those who elected them. They are not permitted to vote the way their electorate wishes them to, because they have to 'toe the party line'. They are well paid, and get many allowances to cover other expenses yet they also rort the system to get more money! Rorting the system is theft, plain and simple, and if you did that in any other job, you would be dismissed! Why then are politicians not dismissed when they steal from the public purse?
I agree and unfortunately we lose agreat deal of honest politician's because they won't bow down. You know my friend drove his own car everywhere and it's an old car and only used his car service on public things .
I think the whole tax must be looked at......some people get....cash in hand....for some jobs... the Job Seeker is a Farce.....why work when you get paid for sitting at home....surfing....That should be only 6 months.....there are so many jobs advertises...they won't work $600 odd every 2 weeks....nothing to sneeze at....3/4 share house...easy....I would also like to say a lot of people Did not go to Uni....hard work...watching....listening....and having a go....got them there today....
Exactly. More tax on funds that have already been taxed. Can you not see that? They have worked hard to have that much in Super. It is not for you or anyone else to determine what is or is not enough to retire on. It is none of anyone else's business.
It sounds like you are saying that people from overseas come here and work hard and it's the Aussies that are on the dole .. surfers sharing accommodation and bludging , that is very stereotyping .
Exactly; it is none of our business as we don’t known their circumstances, how hard they might work or how much they earned or were taxed. We seem to be assuming they got their money by some deceitful means but, do we know the details? I doubt it.
I can’t see the point because they will pass any costs onto us the consumer, it won’t effect them in any way
I think you will find he said "minimise" tax not "avoid" - Of course I am minimising my tax. And if anybody in this country doesn't minimise their tax, they want their heads read, because as a government, I can tell you you're not spending it that well that we should be donating extra!"
20% of people own 80% of the country's wealth. The greatest part of income tax is from PAYE's who do not have the ability to avoid paying tax. Tax avoidance should be available to all, or none. I have family member with a successful business who never pays tax nor hex fees and has a big 4 berth boat and other luxuries. How can this be fair or right when people on low wages have to pay tax. Family trusts and other tax avoidance schemes should be banned. Problem is a lot of politicians are in it up to their necks.
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