Australia is making significant changes to tariffs and tolls, with the government planning to abolish hundreds of tariffs on various imports to reduce costs and simplify processes. Additionally, Sydney motorists are facing increased toll charges, including two-way tolling on the Harbour Bridge and Tunnel, as private companies benefit from toll projects. The Assistant Treasurer has come under scrutiny for a $43,000 hire car bill, sparking criticism from politicians like Jacqui Lambie.
Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie has slammed Labor’s plans to abolish almost 500 tariffs on a range of imports in a bid to boost productivity, arguing the reform will not come close to slashing red tape for businesses struggling with rising costs. https://t.co/KLF5p4MmWE
#China's review of tariffs on #Australian wine progresses well, said Chinese Ambassador. China will complete the review by end of Mar, is also reviewing restrictions on lobster imports, said Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell. The Wire >> https://t.co/haGgRmRhhd
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the tariffs are burdensome for business, raise little money and ultimately lead to higher consumer prices. https://t.co/BXkRvDkfLh
Nearly 500 tariffs on items including toothbrushes and toasters will be scrapped to cut business red tape and ease cost-of-living pressures in the largest reform of the system in at least 20 years. https://t.co/VfONY5LJ6V
CHINESE AMBASSADOR TO AUSTRALIA: REVIEW INTO TARIFFS ON AUSTRALIAN WINE PROGRESSING WELL
The Australian government has announced it will abolish close to 500 “nuisance” tariffs from July 1, reducing the cost of importing everything from toothbrushes to roller coasters and bumper cars https://t.co/bVCEbNbvkh https://t.co/bVCEbNbvkh
A highly anticipated report has brought one state’s sprawling toll road network under the microscope. https://t.co/4JE48GX8vE
Jacqui Lambie has labelled reports Assistant Treasurer charged taxpayers $43,000 for government cars "absolutely disgusting," claiming she could not understand why he would not use his own vehicle to drive to Parliament. https://t.co/WP20osrZRI
Good progress on Chinese wine, lobster trade barriers, says Australia trade minister https://t.co/JLNIRKaaeu
Sydney Harbour Bridge and tunnel drivers would be charged tolls in both directions under shakeup https://t.co/mVQG8qlvJU
Sydney motorists will pay $195 billion in tolls for projects that favour private companies over drivers, report finds. https://t.co/1oWs8gdF7h
Two-way tolling on Harbour Bridge and Tunnel recommended by review https://t.co/yEgFZ7ufdO
Australia news live: ‘nuisance’ tariffs on shoes, toasters and tampons to be scrapped; doxxing ban consultation starts https://t.co/MOxYLPT48S
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has racked up a $43,000 hire car bill in just nine months 😳 DETAILS: https://t.co/I9gGgBqvqd https://t.co/YrLozSzJ0g
The Australian government will lift import tariffs on a wide range of consumer goods including toothbrushes, chopsticks and pens in an effort to lower rising household living expenses and business costs https://t.co/6eojrXPDZg
🇦🇺🇨🇳 GOOD PROGRESS ON CHINESE WINE, LOBSTER TRADE BARRIERS, SAYS AUSTRALIA TRADE MINISTER Full Story → https://t.co/xl6sMfzins China will complete a review into years-long tariffs on Australian wine by the end of March and is also reviewing its restrictions on lobster imports,… https://t.co/I8blQ9473T
Sydney is one of the most tolled cities in the world. But now the company that owns almost all of our motorways has launched a new initiative to help motorists who pay the most. @MassiliaAili #9News https://t.co/lDSBA6zAbZ