Manufacturing in decline? Not in this town…

Rob Hall

Rob is driven by a desire to help shape communities for a better future. Trained as an economist, he has a unique twenty-year background in economics, demographics, statistics and strategic planning with a focus on understanding how economic forces influences local government areas across Australia. At .id, Rob provides Local Government with high-quality analysis and information tools, including specialised consulting services and tailored information products such as economy.id.

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  1. David Lee says:

    Increase the GST? … of course … but its all to do with TIMING …
    Small Manufacturing businesses are growing in regional Australia. They need to be clever, innovative and have a business structure and product strategy designed to be a step ahead of the import copy. They also need to absorb 10% GST penalty for any product selling for less than $1000. While this is widely accepted, and increase to 15%GST will create a disparity with the import which will stifle investment.
    It’s all to do with TIMING … increase the GST AFTER we reduce the $1000 GST threshold for imports. This has been set to Mid 2017. Get the TIMING right or close the growth in small business manufacturing in Australia.

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