Post by lennie on Aug 5, 2006 18:08:44 GMT -5
'Health tax' proposed to curb binge drinking
The country's Health Ministers are considering adding an additional tax on alcohol to try to reduce binge drinking.
read more here: -www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200608/s1707253.htm
It seems to me to be another pathetic excuse by the federal government to take another tax grab from what is already a milch cow. If the money IS spent on treatment aspects, in particular, more detox and rehabilitation areas, then it could go a long way in assisting what is a massive problem in this country.
The country's Health Ministers are considering adding an additional tax on alcohol to try to reduce binge drinking.
read more here: -www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200608/s1707253.htm
It seems to me to be another pathetic excuse by the federal government to take another tax grab from what is already a milch cow. If the money IS spent on treatment aspects, in particular, more detox and rehabilitation areas, then it could go a long way in assisting what is a massive problem in this country.
