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| Subject: Orwellian double-speak: Dickhead OZschwitz Treasurer says tax cheats are 'thieves' Thu Oct 09, 2014 8:17 pm | |
| Treasurer Joe Hockey has labelled tax cheats "thieves" and vowed to give the Tax Office whatever laws it needs, despite the government having slashed millions from the agency's budget and resisting a suite of Labor reforms.
This comes a day after Fairfax Media revealed details about Chevron's alleged $258 million tax avoidance scheme, which tax authorities claim involved an elaborate system of loans and inter-party payments worth billions.
Speaking in Washington before chairing a G20 finance ministers meeting, Mr Hockey said member states were determined to use all available resources to close tax loopholes.
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/business/joe-hockey-says-tax-cheats-are-thieves-20141009-113heo.html#ixzz3FhFeVtT3 |
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