Computing, Propser and Payroll Tax and a dash of gaming

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An extraordinarily dull past several days. Have spent a great deal of time converting html websites pages to php, which was tiresome but necessary. In the process have learned more about sed which is a really useful and powerful tool. Sat two CCNA module tests on Tuesday; router configuration and Cisco Disovery Protocol. Having scored a seriously lacklustre 80.4% for the first test I decided to concentrate on the second and received a more acceptable 95%.

Finished my marketing and media course for Prosper Australia with very positive feedback. Tomorrow they're putting my ideas into practical action with a planning day. In all probability they'll be launching a campaign against payroll tax (which really is one of the most stupid taxes on the planet).

In an attempt to entertain myself, I'm still working my way through Icewind Dale II whilst damien_wise and I have corresponded about graphic MUD development. He knows some good programmers, so perhaps something will eventuate out of this.

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It hits smaller businesses much harder than it does larger ones. Would a bank or Telstra hire any extra staff if Payroll Tax were abolished? Nope. Not a one.

I actually disagree with that. A number of business surveys that I have read cite payroll tax as a significant disincentive to taking on new workers. However you are quite right to point out that the pro-rata cost for small businesses is significantly worse.

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Would a bank or Telstra hire any extra staff if Payroll Tax were abolished? Nope. Not a one.

I actually disagree with that.

Never get in between a CEO and a bucket full of money. If they think they can do with less staff, and know that sacking people will increase the value of their stock options, they'll do it. Companies employ only as many people as they need to satisfy the customers. No more than that.

A number of business surveys that I have read cite payroll tax as a significant disincentive to taking on new workers.

Likely true for very small businesses like the local deli that's making ends meet or very little companies starting out. Self interested special pleading twaddle from the rest of them though. Like Coles Myer's going to say, "No, we actually like payroll tax."

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Like Coles Myer's going to say, "No, we actually like payroll tax."

Actually we expect Cole Myer to be one of the chief opponents; the retail sector effectively subsidises capital intensive industries through payroll tax.