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and to think people RENT to save up for a Deposit... I know if you don't have it, you're not gonna have it but you have to save to get it... but in reality you're paying off Someone elses Mortgage. Ive got a few mates doing that and no matter who tells them what - they know better.
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Yes, and in Japan, fuel cost a lot more than here along with everything else
Every country has its pros and cons. some countries has no tax at all, but then again, you might get blown to bits cause you look like a foreigner. Cost will always go up. Its demand and supply. Oil will eventually run out, so the highest bidder gets it. Instead of relying on oil and fuel, and complain, why don't we do something about it? Perhaps lobby your local MP about renewal energy? No point complaining, do something about it. |
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You want to pay less tax, hire a better accountant. And sure, a lot of the funds are not really appropriately distributed nor spent but if you do not see any benefit at all of where your tax $$$ are going I think you need to open your eyes. |
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Lets not forget our generous state government, who makes a fuckload on fuel excise...
This helped contribute to a 2 billion dollar budget surplus, how about doing something for the people for once? Honestly, I'd probably quit my whinging at $1.50 per litre fuel prices, if the roads were fixed quicker and better, or the health system was improved, or the crime rate was lower... |
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are you on drugs can you show me where <unless your a CEO or director> peoples wages have increased accordingly with inflation?.. i bet you can't.. most young couple can't afford the first house, and if they can, they barely can and the moment the interest rates shift half a % up, they'll be out on there ass..
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Btw, fuel price wise, we're not paying what the guys in the UK pay and their tax is almost the same as ours. And their health system is not much better if not worst.
So, complain all you want about high cost of living, its here to stay unfortunately. What you can do about it? Have a hard look at what the multinationals are doing, ie maximum profit with minimal employment risks. Look at the banks. Look at the big manufacturers. We are supporting them just by using their services and products! |
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Ideally, I'll pay as much as humanly possible off the thing over the next couple of years, then see where life wants to take the wife and I. Honestly wouldn't mind renting it out and going overseas maybe. See what happens... Quote:
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So Japan pays more for fuel, but together with that, their costs of owning a car are as high as Mt Fuji - so people use alternative means ie: Metro. Only the rich can afford cars thats true - but thats the way Australia is going.
As for food... they pay alot more for beef, potatoes etc but rice, fish - its all cheap!! I was just simply comparing Japans Tax with Australian Tax system - and as said - each has its pros and cons for sure. as Joe said - if it hit $1.50 and stayed there would be good, but even atm Im not complaining much - $50 to fill up for over a weeks driving - otherwise im getting a scooter and thats all there is. |
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fuel, prices, ridiculous |
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