Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Something just occurred to me here. The Minister's response to me is still the identification of a tax as by commodity and not for purpose. Why is there no fuel tax when you do not drive on the highway? In fact, it only applies to the highway.
Vince Steen on Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
In the Legislative Assembly on February 4th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
Item 19: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
February 3rd, 1998
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