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Tax system changed to protect charity workers
08:01:10, 20 June 2008, Radio Australia News
The Australian Government will introduce an amendment next week to stop tax changes penalising low income earners working in charities or the not-for-profit sector.
WTO rejects US alcohol complaint against India
10:05:13, 10 June 2008, Radio Australia News
The World Trade Organisation has rejected a complaint brought by the United States against India over duties on alcoholic beverages.
Fiji tuna industry warns it's near collapse
19:40:54, 2 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Fiji's tuna industry has warned it is on the brink of collapse, with industry officials calling for urgent action from the Fiji government.
Fiji tuna industry on brink of collapse
15:06:06, 2 June 2008, Radio Australia News
Fiji's tuna industry has warned it is on the brink of collapse, with industry officials calling for urgent action from the Fiji government.
Review of Australia's fuel tax not contradictory: govt
13:13:21, 26 May 2008, Radio Australia News
The Australian government says its review of the Goods and Services Tax paid on petrol does not contradict the prime minister's assertion that he has done all he can on fuel prices.
Budget set to stifle Australian inflation
15:37:17, 13 May 2008, Radio Australia News
Australia's treasurer, Wayne Swan, will reveal on Tuesday night how he has balanced his fight against inflation while delivering more for working families.
PNG opposition urges Somare to resign
09:41:36, 13 May 2008, Radio Australia News
The Papua New Guinea opposition has called for the resignation of Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare after attempts to halt investigations against him.
PNG PM investigated over financial returns
22:10:10, 9 May 2008, Radio Australia News
Papua New Guinea's prime minister, Sir Michael Somare, is under scrutiny from the ombudsman commission for allegedly failing to lodge his financial returns.
Fiji removes duty on basic food items
22:30:45, 8 May 2008, Radio Australia News
Fiji's acting interim finance minister, Filipe Bole, has announced the income tax threshold will rise from $US6,000 to $US10,000, and duty on basic food items will be temporarily removed.
Rise in tax-deductible donations by Australians
22:30:34, 8 May 2008, Radio Australia News
New research shows tax-deductible donations by Australians rose by more than $US79 million in a year.
Australian role in Vanuatu tax raids in question
18:08:51, 6 May 2008, Radio Australia News
The Australian Federal Police have been barred from bringing any evidence of alleged tax evasion from Vanuatu to Australia, as part of its investigation of Robert Agius.
Australian business would welcome tax reform
22:49:39, 22 April 2008, Radio Australia News
Australian business groups have welcomed comments by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd suggesting he will take up one of the ideas from last weekend's 2020 Summit and embark on a major review of the national taxation system.
CNMI to recieve $US15m stimilus package
17:16:12, 22 April 2008, Radio Australia News
The Commonwealth of Northern Marianas is expected to receive a $US15 million stimulus package next month.
Australia likely to review taxation
07:59:09, 22 April 2008, Radio Australia News
The Australian government has hinted it will take up one of the suggestions from last weekend's 2020 Summit and embark on a major review of the national taxation system.
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![Former Hong Kong Chief Secretary, Anson Chan, has announced her retirement from politics but will continue in a democracy mentoring role. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/china_ansonchan_rtr_121207.jpg "Former Hong Kong Chief Secretary, Anson Chan, has announced her retirement from politics but will continue in a democracy mentoring role. [Reuters]")
![Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, U.S. President George W. Bush, Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and President of European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso pose for the official G8 Summit photo in Toyako, Japan. [Reuters]](http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/img/news/gallery/japan_g8leaders_rtr_080708.jpg "Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, U.S. President George W. Bush, Prime Minister of Japan Yasuo Fukuda, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and President of European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso pose for the official G8 Summit photo in Toyako, Japan. [Reuters]")
