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Budget Fails Locals

The Rudd Labor Government’s Budget has done nothing to help Gold Coasters with the rising costs of living and will lead to an increase in unemployment.

It is a typical Labor Budget, increasing taxes on cars, energy, computer software, fringe benefits, passports, visa applications and private health for every one in two Gold Coast residents who have cover.

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2008 Budget Key Points

Wayne Swan’s first Budget will be remembered as a taxing Budget. It confirms Labor stands for higher taxes and increased spending.

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Tourism funding slashed in Labor’s Budget

Labor has turned its back on the tourism industry, with Labor scaling back funding for Tourism Australia, plus introducing $940 million in new tourism taxes.

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Support programmes for Gold Coast businesses axed

Gold Coast small businesses are reeling after Labor axed almost $1 billion worth of business assistance programmes in the Budget that help drive innovation and build entrepreneurship.

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Contruction of Veterans' Centre gets underway

A Veterans' Centre will be built in Nerang, featuring a woodworking facility, welfare centre and a recreational meeting room.

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Locals unite in Gold Coast ‘Turf War'

The State Labor Government has ignored the Gold Coast community by refusing to reinstate three Saturday meetings at the Gold Coast Turf Club.

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