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Keeper66 said:
It very much depends on what the "stuff" is. Building and/or repairing infrastructure, improving the health system, etc are good ways of using increased royalties. The ALP government did next to nil of this. Throwing it around like confetti (e.g., $1000 electricity rebates for each family regardless of means to cover for increased electricity prices due to the government neglecting to maintain power plants, temporarily reducing car rego to pork-barrel for the upcoming election), as Miles and his circus did, is not a good way of spending the increased royalties.
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You forgot to mention the satellite hospitals they have built. One of the most progressive idea's in the history of Australian healthcare.

Or the increase in funding for Queensland's thriving arts communities.

Or substantial improvements to the SE Queensland public transport network, such as CrossRail.and the quite brilliant Gold Coast tram system which I use.most days.

I could go on. Qld Labor got the State through Covid one of the most challenging times since WW2 with barely a scratch. Their covid vaccine roll out one of the highest participation rates the world.

They were brilliant for the State and will be back in power in 4 years I can guarantee it.
 
Muz said:
You didn't answer the question. You don't think increasing royalties to pay for stuff is a good idea?
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Mining companies should not be taxed and we should buy back our resources it appears many in Australia believe.
 
Muz said:
You accuse me of being ignorant and naive? I see your tactics now. They've become apparent.

If the facts disprove your point call them biased, opinions, fake news, or a 'hijacked administration' or some other garbage. Or build a strawman.

The facts are in Canada they are subsidising their electricity at a cost of billions a years. That's billions. That's not an OPINION, that's the facts.

That's why their power is cheaper. It's that simple.
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you're ignoring the fact Australia also does this...
 
The Flying Bat said:
You forgot to mention the satellite hospitals they have built. One of the most progressive idea's in the history of Australian healthcare.

Or the increase in funding for Queensland's thriving arts communities.

Or substantial improvements to the SE Queensland public transport network, such as CrossRail.and the quite brilliant Gold Coast tram system which I use.most days.

I could go on. Qld Labor got the State through Covid one of the most challenging times since WW2 with barely a scratch. Their covid vaccine roll out one of the highest participation rates the world.

They were brilliant for the State and will be back in power in 4 years I can guarantee it.
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The so-called satellite hospitals are not hospitals at all. They are government-run GP clinics.

Increased fundings for the arts? Good on them, not really a major initiative though.

Cross River Rail? Pity it has been so poorly managed by the inept Palaszczuk/Miles government that costs have at least doubled and time lines blown out, and it is still nowhere near finished yet.

Gold Coast Light Rail? Started by the previous Labor government, who for all their faults still had much more vision than the latest one.

Covid? Will this be another thing like Campbell Newman, that the Labor Party will continue to refer to years into the future to try to justify whatever is the current issue at the time.

Much as I appreciate your willingness to give me a guarantee, I won't be buying. Thanks.
 
It seems that the Queensland LNP have gone and halted the Truth Telling and Healing Inquiry.

That's completely deplorable and an absolute insult to the indigenous community of Queensland.

Maybe this bunch of obnoxious pigs should be called The Loathsome Nasty Party
 
Lupi said:
its true though Canadians are only paying about 10c a kilowatt compared to Australia which ranges from 30c to 45c in 'clean energy' soon to be economic wasteland and nuclear dump SA
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You should see the German energy policy.
 
Keeper66 said:
Comprehension isn't your strong suit today, is it?
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It must not be so help a brother out. Do you think increasing royalties to pay for stuff is a good idea?

Come on, you can do it.....I know it really sticks in the craw for coalition voters, increasing taxes and all that, so see if you can tell me through gritted teeth what you think.
 
T_S_F said:
You are going to dismiss the arts like that?
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Indeed.The arts communities will be the drivers of massive economic growth in the future.

Artists draw art lovers to their neighbourhoods, where these visitors spend money at restaurants, bars, cafes, and other local establishments. All of that spending creates jobs, spurs new economic development, and attracts customers and businesses who want to be where the artists are......

The arts have an ability to identify new products or services by capturing subjects that may never have been addressed before. Creativity is the key to finding solutions to just about everything especially for future generations of business people.

Dismissing the arts as 'nothing much' is a rudimentary theory of economics which conservatives have always pushed.
 
Muz said:
It must not be so help a brother out. Do you think increasing royalties to pay for stuff is a good idea?

Come on, you can do it.....I know it really sticks in the craw for coalition voters, increasing taxes and all that, so see if you can tell me through gritted teeth what you think.
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Haha, I know its not a cricket discussion forum but you've got him stumped there....(y)
 
The Flying Bat said:
Haha, I know its not a cricket discussion forum but you've got him stumped there....(y)
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Yeah. Its crickets from his end.

Philosophically they're against higher taxes so he can't agree even if he wanted to.
 
Muz said:
Yeah. Its crickets from his end.

Philosophically they're against higher taxes so he can't agree even if he wanted to.
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Its not rocket science.

Tax and spend is a good system of ininiating a strong public service. A strong public service is good system of iniating a strong sustainable environment for economic growth. A healthy, well educated, workforce that feels reasonably secure in everyday life is more beneficial to the economy than one that's left to fend for itself in terms of means of living.

Do the hard yards first!

Conservative political parties just don't understand this basic reification of economy and even if they did they don't have the courage to implement it.
 
Muz said:
In general terms coalition and conservative voters.
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I’m politically agnostic, I vote based on what I perceive to offer the best (often best of a bad bunch!) for the community overall at the time. I’ve voted for both major parties at different times.
 
Keeper66 said:
I’m politically agnostic, I vote based on what I perceive to offer the best (often best of a bad bunch!) for the community overall at the time. I’ve voted for both major parties at different times.
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Everybody says they're centre.

But enough sidestepping. Care to answer the question?
 
I didn’t say centre, but that’s just another example of you taking an answer and putting your own biased spin on it.

Let me spell it out as clearly as I can, and expand on it a little so hopefully you will understand. But I’m sure you will respond in such a way as to try to impose your own narrative on my answer.

I am in favour on increased royalties in the appropriate circumstances, and where there is genuine consultation with industry. I am in favour of those increased royalties then being used in a constructive manner (improved infrastructure and services, future fund, etc). I am not in favour of increased royalties being wasted via pork barreling and vote-buying.
 
The Flying Bat said:
Indeed.The arts communities will be the drivers of massive economic growth in the future.

Artists draw art lovers to their neighbourhoods, where these visitors spend money at restaurants, bars, cafes, and other local establishments. All of that spending creates jobs, spurs new economic development, and attracts customers and businesses who want to be where the artists are......

The arts have an ability to identify new products or services by capturing subjects that may never have been addressed before. Creativity is the key to finding solutions to just about everything especially for future generations of business people.

Dismissing the arts as 'nothing much' is a rudimentary theory of economics which conservatives have always pushed.
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Do you work in the public service?
 
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