For one, its not really a school tax. It is an extra tax going into general revenues but they are still calling it a school tax because when Government go after people’s assets the7 need a rationale…

Many of the same people who declare that there’s no need to debate climate change because there is a scientific consensus ignore and oppose policies where there is an even bigger consensus among economists. 

It’s more than ironic that the new election rules still allow the federal parties to collect tens of million in expenses without providing receipts or invoices. Meanwhile – the government demands that you provide receipts for even the most minor expense claims on your income tax.

One minute we’re concerned over climate change and carbon emissions and the next we have some of the same people demanding that the government step in and do something to lower prices, which encourages more consumption. 

Politicians talk about affordability and first time buyers but their actions tell a very different story. The mortgage stress test, higher interest rates, property purchase tax, speculation tax, new school tax, green levies, development fees, rising property taxes cost buyers and owners tens of thousands.