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Saturday, June 28, 2008

Alcopops tax hike on shaky ground
June 24, 2008

The Rudd government's alcopop tax hike is on shaky ground, as Family First considers dumping its support and Senator-elect Nick Xenophon signals there'll need to be changes to win his support.

The Labor-dominated Senate inquiry into ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages today released recommendations supporting the 70% alcopop tax hike, which came into effect on April 27 this year via regulation.

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