N. S. W. POLITICS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 24, 5 March 1914, Page 7

N. S. W. POLITICS.

TAXATION PROPOSALS.

By C*hle. —Press Association. —Copyright.SYDNEY r March- 4. *

The 'df to^d&y's ifoe&tiiig of t££ Labour eaucus has not been communis, cated to the Press. _

The " Daily Telegraph.'' understands that it is almost certain' that caucus will agree ,to the income tax being reduced from, £3OO to £250, : whicli ■will apply to this year's incomes. No alteration will be 'made in the exemption of £SO for each chii<3, "but • comes derived from rural laSds jvill* } be raised from 6d isting in New Zealand in respect to cheques and receipts will also be -imposed. . STRONG CRITICISM. (Received March 5, 10 aim.) , SYDNEY, March 5. In the Assembly, the debate ,on the Address-in-Reply was responsible for a strong criticism of the Government's general policy and its attitude towards strikes. .