Australian federal election 2016
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Australian federal election policies 2016
Policy
Innovation and science agenda (Nationals)
The Coalition is investing $1.1 billion to incentivise innovation and entrepreneurship and help bring more great Australian ideas to market, by: Providing tax incentives to encourage investment in innovative start-ups so they can survive and thrive; Attracting more venture capital investment into high potential start-ups; Making it easier for aspiring entrepreneurs to access crowd-sourced equity...
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Protecting our borders (Nationals)
We have restored the integrity of Australia’s borders and have stopped the deaths at sea. The Coalition removed all children who arrived by boat from detention in Australia. In contrast, Labor detained more than 8,500 children over six years. Stopping the boats has also enabled the Government to close 17 detention centres saving the Budget...
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Backing small business (Nationals)
Small and medium businesses are driving jobs growth in Australia and must continue to do so. That is why last year, we announced: A 1.5 percentage point tax cut for incorporated small businesses with a turnover of less than $2 million per year; A 5% tax discount for unincorporated small businesses; Immediate tax deductions for...
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Protecting our environment
The Turnbull Government's Our Reef 2050 Long Term Sustainability Plan is developed to protect the Great Barrier Reef for future generations. The Coalition has put in place an historic ban on capital dredge disposal in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – ending a 100 year old practice.
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Backing small business (Liberals)
Small business is the engine room of the Australian economy, employing 4.7 million Australians. Small and medium businesses are driving jobs growth in Australia and must continue to do so. That is why last year, we announced: