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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