As long as we retain the right to determine who’s bananas we allow into this country …

Saul, have you forgotten tobacco tax? Indigenous Australians might, in the main, escape payroll tax, but they are disproportionately high payers of tobacco tax. Not such a good idea, I grant, but worth considering as a not-insignificant factor in the Indigenous tax take.

Perseus, there is nothing wrong with expressing opinions even if we have no evidence whatsoever….. as opposed to making assertions without a solid foundation.

It is no easier for me to research this, by phone or internet, than it is for you.

I would have thought that you would be only too happy to put this data together, given that you very strongly think it will support your argument.

However I’ll see what I can do, given that you seem reluctant for some unknown reason.

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Shonga, why do we need a new state in NQ?

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That’s funny Arjay, despite the seriousness of the situation. But what is just as funny is your total of 12 grammatical or textural errors in a 35 word post! That must be some sort of record!

Envy's a curse Ludwig.

Arjay,
If I were you I wouldn't worry yourself concerning Beazley, the choice is "chips" or "straws" until a centre party emerges I can't see any change on the horizon.

Shonga why do we need a new state in NQ?

I don’t understand how some people can make impassioned statements on this forum and then ignore direct questions asked of them.

This is not the first time Shonga.

Why are you apparently so reluctant to debate the matter?

Surely you would see any questions of this nature as good opportunities for you to elaborate on and thus strengthen your expression on the subject.