Qld: Coalition calls on Fraser to review state taxes

From: AAP General News (Australia) | Date: September 14, 2007 | Copyright information


AAP General News (Australia)

09-14-2007

Qld: Coalition calls on Fraser to review state taxes

BRISBANE, Sept 14 AAP - The Queensland opposition has called on the state's new treasurer,
Andrew Fraser, to review state taxes.

Liberal leader Bruce Flegg said Queenslanders were paying too much in taxes, and an
independent review was needed urgently.

"The impact of state taxes on Queensland's housing affordability crisis is enough ju...

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