capr comments on in Australia, when we pay taxes, we get a receipt. The receipt shows what our taxes were spent on

in Australia, when we pay taxes, we get a receipt. The receipt shows what our taxes were spent on (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 years ago by Agent641@lemmy.world to c/mildlyinteresting@lemmy.world

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I assume "Other purposes" is govt kickbacks to mining and gas companies 😬

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[–] capr@lemmy.world 0 points 3 years ago (1 child)

What happened to taxation without representation.

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[–] Emu@lemmy.ml 1 point 3 years ago

Many people aren't represented in America, e.g., DC, Peurto Rico, people who were in prison. Taxation without representation doesn't exist in America.

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