August 28, 2013 Stratfor Summary The Chinese central government took what could be a bold step toward economic deregulation on Aug. 23 when the State Council officially approved the establishment of a […]
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Article – Committees and tax-free zones not what Australia's North needs
August 26, 2013 Larry Graham WA Today As an old Norwester, I should be happy that there is emerging political interest in the northern half of our continent – but I am […]
Read moreArticle – NT tax breaks plan beggars belief
August 23, 2013 Tim Treadgold WA Business News Kevin Rudd’s ‘tax breaks for the Territory’ plan has a strong similarity to a proposal by Gina Rinehart that was ridiculed by Labor. THERE […]
Read moreArticle – WA Scoffs at ALP Plan for North
August 22, 2013 Tyson Cattle Farm Weekly PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has copped heavy criticism from WA regarding his proposal to set up a special economic zone in the Northern Territory. WA […]
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Having spent some time in Europe, and asking questions in its various countries, “how do you see your country getting out of its economic problems?” and repeatedly listening to very sad and […]
Read moreArticle – PM Kevin Rudd pushes into Northern Territory with company tax cut pledge
Emma Griffiths 15 August 2013 Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced an “objective” to cut company tax in the NT as part of a jobs and growth […]
Read moreArticle – Rudd to boost the north with tax zone
AAP 15 August 2013 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has promised to boost Australia’s economic future with a special economic zone in the Northern Territory where businesses will pay less tax. While Opposition […]
Read moreArticle – Rudd's northern plan 'discriminatory'
AAP 15 August 2013 Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s plan to set up a special economic zone in the Northern Territory is “discriminatory” and could harm adjoining states, Western Australia’s Premier Colin Barnett […]
Read moreArticle – NT chief minister rejects Rudd plan
Neda Vanovac August 15 AAP – Couriermail.com.au THE Chief Minister of the Northern Territory has slammed Kevin Rudd’s proposal for setting up a special taxation zone in the area, dismissing it as […]
Read moreArticle – Heard this one, Gina? Rudd promises northern Australia tax haven
15 August 2013 BRW Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has adopted one of billionaire Gina Rinehart’s pet policy ideas, promising a re-elected Labor government would set up a special economic zone in the […]
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