Keep Australia Afloat
Australian shipping is sinking fast. In just 10 years, Australia's merchant shipping fleet has shrunk by half. Our seafarers jobs are being lost as overseas flagged ships, many of them ships of shame, take more of our coastal trade. A strong shipping fleet is vital to our economy and security - and yet there are no incentives to invest in Australian shipping. Help keep Australia afloat. Contact your Branch now.
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Shipowners Cash In On Tax Breaks
22 Feb 2012 Australian shipowners are poised to pump funds into investments including newer vessels, after the announcement of generous tax breaks as part of a Labor push to reduce numbers of cheap foreign ships.
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A Tax Holiday For Shipping
21 Feb 2012 Labor will introduce an extraordinary income tax holiday for the local shipping industry as part of a federal government push to reduce the number of cheaper foreign ships operating on the coast.
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Government Consults On Tax Reforms For Shipping Industry
20 Feb 2012 The Gillard Labor Government is seeking feedback from industry on the major element of its historic package of reforms to the Australian shipping industry.
