[Greens-Media] GREENS TO MOVE FOR FULL SENATE INQUIRY ON $2, 000 EDUCATION TAX DEDUCTION CAP

[Stahel, Peter (Sen C. Milne)]

GREENS TO MOVE FOR FULL SENATE INQUIRY ON $2,000 EDUCATION TAX DEDUCTION CAP 

"The Greens have major concerns with the Rudd government's proposal to cap self education expense deductions to $2,000. This change will require legislation and we would move to send the legislation to a full Senate inquiry," said Greens Leader Senator Christine Milne. 

"The Greens are concerned that while the current scheme may need better targeting, the $2,000 cap is a blunt instrument. While rorting from some professions is anecdotally reported, that should not outweigh the concerns of people such as nurses from regional areas trying to get training.

"I am also concerned this measure will unfairly impact on women re-entering the workforce after having children and people in professions that require costly continuing education.

Media contact: Peter Stahel 0437 587 562