Thursday, March 3, 2011

Julia Gillard strikes deal with Nick Xenophon to get flood levy passed

ABOUT 4.8 million people will start paying Julia Gillard's controversial flood levy within months after the Prime Minister cut a deal to pass it through Parliament.
Independent senator Nick Xenophon, who held the final vote needed by the Prime Minister, signed up yesterday - but at a price.Senator Xenophon won significant concessions that will force state governments to take out disaster insurance or face having their access to federal funds slashed.Full Story Here

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