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The United Future Party on Economy and Taxes

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The United Future Party strongly supports lowering company tax rates

The party supports lower company taxes. They say, "United Future initiated the business tax review which led to the first business tax cut in two decades, and is now down to 30 cents which will stimulate the economy and help small businesses thrive and larger business to grow and create jobs."

The United Future Party strongly opposes a tax-free zone at the bottom end of the income scale

United Future would tax those earning up to $12,000 10 per cent.

The United Future Party I support of oppose the $700m Fast Forward Fund to fund research in the food and pastoral sector

"We are mildly supportive and would retain this fund."

The United Future Party strongly opposes paying GST on food

United Future opposes this proposal. It would be an expensive logistical nightmare to try and achieve. We prefer to cut personal taxes in order make food more affordable.

The United Future Party strongly opposes amending the Reserve Bank Act to include growth and employment targets

United Future opposes this proposal.

The United Future Party supports toll roads

United Future supports toll roads, "as long as there are alternative routes that motorists are able to take in order to avoid the toll should they choose."