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There has been a good response to the issue of changing the excise payable by small breweries that featured in the current edition of the magazine, though this disappointingly hasn't translated into overwhelming support for the online petition . Maybe this is because of ongoing scepticism about online petitions and whether they are effective. I can't answer that one, but strong shows of public feeling do have the ability to sway government policy...just look at the current outcry over the possibility that benefits for pensioners and carers may be cut. You don't have to become a militant but if you want to continue to enjoy what is currently a flourishing microbrewing industry make some noise about the issue. You can start by emailing Treasurer Wayne Swan. That rant over, here is what I wanted to share, a report on the issue by RMIT student Thomas Keen. Not bad for a student journalist, although I'm not sure what he was drinking in his piece to camera, but it looked like he may have shot a few takes before that one. If only we could get the mainstream channels to cover the issue...maybe we need to engage Paris Hilton as a lobbyist. Stop PressMinutes after posting the above I received the email below:
Great work Josh. Now everyone, go and join Facebook ... |
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