Tag: Tolls
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NZ Transport Proposal: Tolls on Existing Roads Sparking ‘Double-Dipping’ Debate
Overview: A bid to toll existing roads The New Zealand government is considering a Land Transport (Revenue) Amendment that could introduce tolls on roads that are already funded through taxes and road-user charges. The move, part of broader efforts to fund transport infrastructure, has prompted a sharp reaction from the road freight industry and Transporting…
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NZ Warns Toll Plans on Existing Roads Could Double-Dip Motorists
Introduction: A new twist in New Zealand’s tolls debate A proposal from the government to introduce tolls on existing roads has reignited a heated debate in New Zealand. Transport officials and the road freight sector argue that charging tolls for work already financed by taxes and road-user charges amounts to “double-dipping” motorists. With submissions recently…
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Receipts Urged as Shield Against Ghana Revenue Loopholes
Taxpayers Called to Demand Receipts to Strengthen Public Revenue Ghanaians are being urged to consistently demand and collect receipts for all tax payments and tolls as a practical measure to close holes in the country’s public revenue system. The appeal comes from Mrs. Richlove Wiafe Duffour, Chief Accountant at the Mental Health Authority, who emphasized…
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Receipts to Curb Tax Loopholes in Ghana: Citizen Action
Public Revenue Gaps and the Call for Receipts Tax compliance and revenue generation remain pressing challenges for Ghana’s public finances. In a recent call to action, Mrs. Richlove Wiafe Duffour, Chief Accountant at the Mental Health Authority, urged Ghanaians to actively demand and collect receipts for all tax payments and tolls. Her message centers on…
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Sydney Moves to Make $60 Toll Cap Permanent as Harbour Bridge Two-Way Toll Plan Emerges
Overview: A permanent $60 toll cap in sight The New South Wales government has unveiled a plan to make permanent a $60 weekly toll cap for driving on Sydney’s tolled roads. The cap, which allows motorists to claim up to $340 in tolls each month, has been a key relief measure for drivers who face…