won’t rule out tinnie tax
secret tax risks Tasmanian way of life
invest $2 million to upgrade boat ramps and associated infrastructure
A majority Labor Government would stop the Liberals’ new
tinnie tax and invest $2 million to upgrade boat ramps and associated
infrastructure at key locations around the state.
Labor Leader Rebecca White said Peter Gutwein needed to rule
out his plan to slug Tasmanians with a new, secret tinnie
tax.
“Tasmania has some of the highest boat ownership numbers in
the country and heading out onto the water to catch a fish with friends and
family is a key part of the Tasmanian way of life,” Ms White said.
“The Minister for Primary Industries, Guy Barnett, has
repeatedly refused to rule
out the introduction of a ‘boat fishing levy’, which is a tax
on recreational fishers.
“The plans for a boat fishing levy were first floated in a
discussion paper for recreational sea fishing last year.
“It is highly suspicious that the draft Tasmanian
recreational sea fishing strategy was due to be released in March but was
delayed because of the election. What are the Liberals trying to hide?
“A Labor Government would stop this unfair tax grab and allow
recreational fishers to spend well-earned downtime on our waterways without
being punished.”
Ms White outlined Labor’s plan to commit $2 million to
upgrade boat ramps and associated infrastructure around Tasmania.
“Labor will commit $2 million to upgrade boat ramps and
improve amenities like parking, toilets and fish cleaning stations.
“A Labor Government will invest in Tasmanians boat ramps
while the Liberals will slug tinnie owners with a new tax.
“Only Labor is working for Tasmanians.”
Rebecca White MP
Labor Leader
