Fed: Tax package the best the bush has ever seen: Costello

AAP General News (Australia)
02-08-2000
Fed: Tax package the best the bush has ever seen: Costello

Federal Treasurer PETER COSTELLO has defended his tax package as the best arrangements
rural and regional Australians have ever seen.

Government backbenchers representing the bush have warned of a backlash if the GST
resulted in higher petrol prices.

Mr COSTELLO says the benefits to the bush go way beyond fuel excise cuts, but refuses
to …