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The union movement is discussing plans for a new "millionaires tax." The proposal will be debated at next week's Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) congress.
ACTU assistant secretary Tim Lyons says the plan is being put forward because unions want a fairer income tax system.
He says billionaires earn most of their money from investments and therefore pay a lower proportional tax rate than the average Australian family.
"It's unfair that some people's income is taxed at a lower rate than others just because of the way they earn it," he said.
"After all a dollar is a dollar in the bank once you get it but some people have a much better deal out of the tax system than others." He says the proposal is similar to the so-called 'Buffett rule' pushed by United States president Barack Obama.
"It originated of course because Warren Buffett, a multi-billionaire, figured out in the United States that he pays less effective tax rate than the woman that worked as his secretary," Mr Lyons said.
"He thought that was unfair, his secretary certainly thought it was unfair and we think it's unfair it happens in Australia."
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Fungi experts' warning on wild mushrooms - The West Australian
Fungi experts' warning on wild mushrooms - The West Australian: "Fungi experts meeting in Tasmania are warning of the dangers of eating the wrong mushrooms.
The inaugural Fungi Festival in Hobart has attracted more than 100 scientists, farmers and field naturalists from across Australia.
They're discussing the latest in fungal science, including the role of fungi in agriculture and forestry.
Fungi scientist Genevieve Gates says the event is also about raising awareness of the risks of eating wild mushrooms.
"They can kill you, they can break down your liver, they can break down your kidneys," Dr Gates said.
In the past decade, five people have died in Australia from eating poisonous mushrooms.
There have also been cases of serious illness.
Fungi expert Tom May says delegates have also been hunting for new species.
"We've come down to Tasmania for the Fungi Festival because it really is the fungus capital of Australia," Dr May said.
"It's the combination of the wet that fungi need to fruit and the fact that there's lots of wonderful forest here."
Experts are also looking at the role fungi can play in restoring degraded landscapes such as mine sites and forests.
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The inaugural Fungi Festival in Hobart has attracted more than 100 scientists, farmers and field naturalists from across Australia.
They're discussing the latest in fungal science, including the role of fungi in agriculture and forestry.
Fungi scientist Genevieve Gates says the event is also about raising awareness of the risks of eating wild mushrooms.
"They can kill you, they can break down your liver, they can break down your kidneys," Dr Gates said.
In the past decade, five people have died in Australia from eating poisonous mushrooms.
There have also been cases of serious illness.
Fungi expert Tom May says delegates have also been hunting for new species.
"We've come down to Tasmania for the Fungi Festival because it really is the fungus capital of Australia," Dr May said.
"It's the combination of the wet that fungi need to fruit and the fact that there's lots of wonderful forest here."
Experts are also looking at the role fungi can play in restoring degraded landscapes such as mine sites and forests.
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Burke says bottle deposit scheme is up to states - The West Australian
Burke says bottle deposit scheme is up to states - The West Australian:
I remember this system from when I was a kid - kept me in pocket money! We never should have stopped it.
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I remember this system from when I was a kid - kept me in pocket money! We never should have stopped it.
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Friday, April 27, 2012
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