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Dissenting Report

Coalition Members of the Committee recognise the importance of Parliamentary scrutiny of executive government. The decision of the Committee to reject an inquiry into the Tax Laws Amendment (2013 Measures No. 2) Bill 2013 due to “insufficient time” represents arrogance from Labor Members.

This Bill significantly increases Government revenue (in other words – higher tax receipts) by nearly one billion dollars in Schedule One alone.

The fact relevant Government agencies, as well as the public and key stakeholders were denied an opportunity to inform the Committee of the consequences of this decision by the Gillard Labor Government underscores the shambolic and reckless approach to policy development by Labor.

Steven Ciobo MP
Deputy Chair

Kelly O’Dwyer MP

Scott Buchholz MP

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