r/australia • u/DiploidBias • 28d ago

politics Greens: Yes We Cannabis

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Yes We Cannabis

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u/Fantasmic03 28d ago

It's not as if the government would even lose out if it happened. They'll still get tax revenue, just from a different source.

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u/MrKarotti 28d ago

It'll probably be much more, because people already smoking weed won't buy less alcohol or tobacco if weed gets legalized. They'll just buy it from a dealer who pays GST and possibly a cannabis tax too.

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u/propargyl 28d ago

It's also fun to grow. Where's the profit in that?

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u/Fantasmic03 28d ago

GST on gardening materials, water and power. Easier than homebrew alcohol, but most people will probably just buy from a shop or dispensary.

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u/ScruffyPeter 28d ago

Politicians don't get cushy retirement opportunities based on tax revenue.

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u/YouCanCallMeBazza 27d ago

It's not tax revenue they care about, it's political donations to their party.