Best form of defence is a tax

Article Abstract:

This article focuses on the issue of whether the telephone charges levied by Telstra, Australia's telecommunications giant, are communications costs or taxes. Telstra may have to repay billions of dollars if the costs are found to have been unconstitutional taxes.

Taxation, Cases, Telecommunications, Telstra Corporation Ltd., Telecommunication

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Crossed wires

Article Abstract:

Australia is set to see completion of its electricity reform with the first states being able to choose their supplier from 2002. The benefits include choice and better prices, but interconnection and the significance of the state's control may hinder progress.

Management, Usage, Electric utilities, Distributors (Commerce)

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Trial by media

Article Abstract:

The dispute over the publication of Good Reputations Index of Australian companies by Fairfax newspapers is discussed. Questions about conflict of interest by those reviewing company performance and the use of such data are examined.

Publishing industry, Services, Measurement, Newspapers, Corporate governance, Corporate social responsibility, Corporation reports, Company reports, Journalistic objectivity, Fairfax Inc.

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