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Inquiry into the GST and A New Tax System


CONTENTS

MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE

TERMS OF REFERENCE


CONDUCT OF THE INQUIRY


PREFACE


INTRODUCTION


CHAPTER 1 - EMPLOYMENT
    Introduction Economic Modelling of the ANTS Proposals
      Introductory Comment
      The Monash Model
      The Murphy Models
      Additional Monash Modelling
      Usefulness of the Modelling
    Issues raised in Submissions and Evidence
      Sectoral Analysis
    Other Matters Relevant to the Committee's Inquiry
      Effect on Employment Services
      Effect on Training
      Contractual Employment Issues
      Payroll Tax
      Impact on Workers' Compensation Arrangements
      An Additional Comment on Compliance Costs in Small Business
    A Tax on Employment
CHAPTER 2 - EDUCATION
    Preamble Summary of Major Concerns Looking at the Evidence A Dickensian View of Education Vocational, Adult and Community Education Professional Associations Under Pressure Compliance Demands in the Pre-School and School Sector, or, `Who will stand for Treasurer now?' Higher Education and the Tax Reform Package University Colleges and Halls of Residence
      Effects on University Students
      University Research
      Foreign Students
      University Scholarships
      Student Loans
      Extension and Non-Award Courses
    Other Matters
      School Fundraising Activities
    Libraries Increased Cost Burden for Families Commonwealth-State Education Agreements Conclusion
CHAPTER 3 - LIVING STANDARDS
    The Impact on Wage Costs
      Introduction
      Impact on Price Inflation
      Issues raised in Submissions and Evidence
      The Proposed Compensation Package
    Other Proposed Changes
      Changes in Business Taxation Arrangements
    The Impact of Fringe Benefits Tax Changes Conclusion
CONCLUSION

DEMOCRAT SENATOR' SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT

GOVERNMENT SENATORS' REPORT


APPENDIX 1
    List of Released Submissions and Papers
APPENDIX 2
    List of Public Hearings
APPENDIX 3
    List of Witnesses
APPENDIX 4
    Professor Dixon's Paper – Short Run Implications for Employment by Industry, Region, Occupation, Age and Gender

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