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Beyond Representative Government

Ted Mack, MHR

Below are some comments from Ted Mack who had real creditablity in Australian politics

"There are many arguments against open government at all levels, but secrecy is a formula for corruption and all too often provides for avoidance of responsibility and accountability.

Openness is the only real defence.

Corruption scandals are regular occurrences in governments throughout the world, and secrecy is always the essential ingredient.

There is in fact no such thing as a closed meeting or secret decision-making.

The "smart money" always finds out.

Only the public is kept in the dark."

List of taxes in Australia - Most people would spend 50% of their income on taxes

Tax rates 2005-06

Taxable income	Tax on this income
$0 – $6,000	Nil
$6,001 – $21,600	15c for each $1 over $6,000
$21,601 – $63,000	$2,340 plus 30c for each $1 over $21,600
$63,001 – $95,000	$14,760 plus 42c for each $1 over $63,000
Over $95,000	$28,200 plus 47c for each $1 over $95,000

Plus 10% GST on goods & services
Plus Excise tax on fuel
Alcohol Products
Tobacco Products
Stamp Duty
Rates
Fines
Gambling

Lets get off our bottoms, roll up our sleeves and fight for democratic system of government, peacefully

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