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Originally Posted by Lynx-lynx
I'd be more concerned about why the schemes aren't being discussed, investigated and inquired upon by government committee in your country then wondering why on earth we here in Aus would want our taxation dues to be paid by multinationals.
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It's also frequently discussed on radio and TV in the UK. The British 'man-in-the-street' is usually outraged when asked to comment. Unfortunately I'm afraid fjtorres may be right
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Odds are it is political grandstanding to make it look like they want to *do something* while understanding that if they actually do something the reactions and consequences won't be good for them.
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I suspect fear of said companies closing up shop and taking their business elsewhere has something to do with it. The government-of-the-day (doesn't matter which party) hates mass redundancies, especially in Election year (i.e. next month).