AustraliaDemocratic beliefs 38 · Democratic beliefs, rights and liberties
What are taxes in Australia used for?
- aOnly the wages of politicians
- bThe profits of private companies
- cSavings paid back to each taxpayer at 65
- dServices such as healthcare, schools and roadsCorrect answer
Why?
Taxes pay for services that everyone uses, such as healthcare, education, defence, roads and railways, and social security.
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