Why are my taxes paying for this?[/quote]God is an Englishman wrote:.
To help reduce cars coming into the city - otherwise there will need to be extra police in other areas around the city when they are probably needed closer to the stadium.
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Why are my taxes paying for this?[/quote]God is an Englishman wrote:.
They will still block the roads off near the stadium, they won't close King William Road so not really going to make a difference.Mr Red wrote:To help reduce cars coming into the city - otherwise there will need to be extra police in other areas around the city when they are probably needed closer to the stadium.
In that case, there should be free buses all the time, especially on weekend evenings.Mr Red wrote:There is also more chance of drink/drug drivers on the road if there are more cars coming into the city.
To help reduce cars coming into the city - otherwise there will need to be extra police in other areas around the city when they are probably needed closer to the stadium.[/quote]Mr Red wrote:Why are my taxes paying for this?God is an Englishman wrote:.
Why was it not mentioned when tickets first went on sale? If it was incorporated into the ticket price then they must have known about it as soon as tickets went on sale.Slinky_Pete wrote:None of the buses are "free". There's a cost incurred within the event ticket price.
It's a subsidised cost, but it's there.
Was talking about AFL games.God is an Englishman wrote:Why was it not mentioned when tickets first went on sale? If it was incorporated into the ticket price then they must have known about it as soon as tickets went on sale.Slinky_Pete wrote:None of the buses are "free". There's a cost incurred within the event ticket price.
It's a subsidised cost, but it's there.
They are not. Taxation revenues from all the visitors, fees incorporated into tickets and stadium fees and the like will more than cover the associated costs leaving the state with a tidy surplus.God is an Englishman wrote:Why are my taxes paying for this?
My taxes are paying for it as if they didn't offer it they would make more money. I don't think an overseas visitor is judging making the trip based on whether he has to pay for a bus or not.Blahblah wrote:They are not. Taxation revenues from all the visitors, fees incorporated into tickets and stadium fees and the like will more than cover the associated costs leaving the state with a tidy surplus.God is an Englishman wrote:Why are my taxes paying for this?
Unless you run a pub around the city centre, in which case the surge of additional business you get will result in increased payments on various state taxes, but then again you'll be making more money so not an issue.
Ironically the additional funds generated will go into the pool of funds that provides you with government services. In many ways the Socceroos are keeping your costs down.
I guess you'll be buying a scarf then?
Your portion would be less than 10 cents. Probably less than 5 cents.God is an Englishman wrote:My taxes are paying for it as if they didn't offer it they would make more money. I don't think an overseas visitor is judging making the trip based on whether he has to pay for a bus or not.Blahblah wrote:They are not. Taxation revenues from all the visitors, fees incorporated into tickets and stadium fees and the like will more than cover the associated costs leaving the state with a tidy surplus.God is an Englishman wrote:Why are my taxes paying for this?
Unless you run a pub around the city centre, in which case the surge of additional business you get will result in increased payments on various state taxes, but then again you'll be making more money so not an issue.
Ironically the additional funds generated will go into the pool of funds that provides you with government services. In many ways the Socceroos are keeping your costs down.
I guess you'll be buying a scarf then?
That's OK then, the government should take 5cents off everyone and give it to me. After all, it's only 5c.Slinky_Pete wrote:Your portion would be less than 10 cents. Probably less than 5 cents.
Do you have a problem with your taxes paying for it?God is an Englishman wrote:My taxes are paying for it as if they didn't offer it they would make more money. I don't think an overseas visitor is judging making the trip based on whether he has to pay for a bus or not.Blahblah wrote:They are not. Taxation revenues from all the visitors, fees incorporated into tickets and stadium fees and the like will more than cover the associated costs leaving the state with a tidy surplus.God is an Englishman wrote:Why are my taxes paying for this?
Unless you run a pub around the city centre, in which case the surge of additional business you get will result in increased payments on various state taxes, but then again you'll be making more money so not an issue.
Ironically the additional funds generated will go into the pool of funds that provides you with government services. In many ways the Socceroos are keeping your costs down.
I guess you'll be buying a scarf then?
Yes, if you choose to go to a sporting event then why should your travel be free. Why isn't travel to the city free every day, workers in the city put money into businesses as well. That said, I'll take my free travel to the cricketSunny Vanilla wrote:Do you have a problem with your taxes paying for it?God is an Englishman wrote:My taxes are paying for it as if they didn't offer it they would make more money. I don't think an overseas visitor is judging making the trip based on whether he has to pay for a bus or not.
Does it upset you?God is an Englishman wrote:Yes, if you choose to go to a sporting event then why should your travel be free. Why isn't travel to the city free every day, workers in the city put money into businesses as well. That said, I'll take my free travel to the cricketSunny Vanilla wrote:Do you have a problem with your taxes paying for it?God is an Englishman wrote:My taxes are paying for it as if they didn't offer it they would make more money. I don't think an overseas visitor is judging making the trip based on whether he has to pay for a bus or not.
Latter.kingswood wrote:Is this thread about the Socceroos? Or about GIAE?
Finance really isn't your forte, is it. But enough about fiscally befuddled Englishmen.God is an Englishman wrote:My taxes are paying for it as if they didn't offer it they would make more money. I don't think an overseas visitor is judging making the trip based on whether he has to pay for a bus or not.
Blahblah wrote:Finance really isn't your forte, is it. But enough about fiscally befuddled Englishmen..God is an Englishman wrote:My taxes are paying for it as if they didn't offer it they would make more money. I don't think an overseas visitor is judging making the trip based on whether he has to pay for a bus or not.
eagleboy wrote:Leckie should have had a penalty.
Obvious penalty.eagleboy wrote:The Tom Rogic goal was world class. He has always had a powerful shot. Aussie had a good second half. Leckie should have had a penalty.
I was expecting Mooy to dominate. Was quiet 1st half but good second like a few of his mates.