...."The parliament is due to return in early August, giving...

...."The parliament is due to return in early August, giving both sides the chance to negotiate changes to the tax increase to protect jobs.

Mookhey’s statement suggests the government is committed to legislating the tax but may settle on several changes. One option would be to delay the hike by several years to allow the financially strained casino giant to stabilise its short-term position free from the pressure of a higher tax burden on its Pyrmont operation....."