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Big personal tax cuts for middle and high-income earners are likely to be announced in the May Budget and take effect from October this year. The tax cuts of up to $4 billion will be funded mainly by increasing GST from 12.5 per cent to 15 per cent, and cutting depreciation tax breaks on buildings. Prime… More
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John Armstrong : Key's growth package just tax cuts in disguise
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Goff wipes smile off PM's face with underclass jibe
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