Keep your nose out, Liberals tell Costello

PETER COSTELLO'S attack on Tony Abbott's parental leave policy has been universally condemned by his former colleagues who suggested the former treasurer had given up his chance to lead the party and should therefore butt out.

New taxes talk dismissed

TREASURER Wayne Swan has dismissed as speculation, but not ruled out, the prospect of the Federal Government's landmark tax review proposing a brace of new taxes on land, resources and road congestion.

Too soon to tell: Swan stays mum on tax review

THE Treasurer, Wayne Swan, has dismissed as speculation, but not ruled out, the prospect of the Government's landmark tax review proposing new taxes on land, resources and road congestion.

Henry urged to slash rate of corporate tax

THE Henry review of the tax system should consider halving the corporate tax rate to 15 per cent, the main lobby group for big business says.

Pokies Still Jackpot For Gambling Taxes

VICTORIA and NSW collect two-thirds of all state and territory gambling taxes and almost 10per cent of state and territory tax revenue comes from gambling, according to new report.

Hidden Costs In Review Of Taxes

A REVIEW of taxation in NSW would result in hidden taxes for Lake Macquarie ratepayers if its recommendations were adopted, a report says.

Nsw Follows Victoria's Lead

THE NSW Government has followed Victoria's lead by cutting payroll taxes in a bid to wrest business investment away from other states.

Police Chiefs Call For War On Drunks

DRUNK tanks, alcohol taxes and eliminating happy hours are among measures outlined by Australian police commissioners yesterday for a nationwide campaign to combat binge drinking and alcohol-related violence in bars, pubs and clubs.

Rudd's Midnight Booze Strike

THE Rudd Government last night made a daring assault on teenage binge drinking by lifting taxes on alcoholic drinks aimed squarely at the young.

House The Poor By Taxing Sales

Innovative taxes can help provide more public housing.

Call For Cuts To Taxes

THE signs are emerging of a difficult time approaching for Hunter business.

Taxes Pump Up The Agony

THE price you pay at the pump starts thousands of kilometres away.