Jeff, at 11:42 on Jun 17 1995, you wrote to Bill Grimsley...

JG>> The tax is still only 4x4

BG> Que?  I think you'll find that the original 3x3 fuel tax was
BG> introduced near on 8-10 years ago now, and is a hell of a lot more
BG> than just 4c, isn't it?

JG> It's 4c per litre bought for the next four years ie 4x4.

Ah, so it's OFFICIALLY 4 cents now, is it?

JG> As you said, it was originally 3x3.

Yeah, I know.  Thieving cunts...

JG> After those three years 

Hang on a tick Jeff, waddya mean "after those three years" ?  As
far as I can recall, the 3x3 tax has been in existence for at least 7,
maybe 8 years.

JG> it became 4x4 (with the Labor opposition screaming blue bloody murder all 
JG> the way to the electorate).

How did they explain it away, as just another CPI increase ?

JG> We have now had the latest legislation enacted as 4x4 (by Labor) with 
JG> changes to the legislation allowing the tax to be used for purposes other 
JG> than roads.

And just as I said when it was first introduced, it'll NEVER be repealed.

Regards, Bill
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