Jubilee Australia eBulletin 31 March 2010

Dear Friend,

It may sound strange – receiving an email from Jubilee about tax. But let me assure you, this is a different kind of tax. Robin Hood style, in fact.

Jubilee is spearheading a broad alliance of Australian groups in bringing the Robin Hood Tax campaign downunder. Our goal is to build on the current momentum from the global financial crisis to see a Robin Hood (Financial Transactions) Tax endorsed by the Australian Government at the G20 in June.

350 economists from more than 35 countries, including Jeffrey Sachs and the Nobel Laureate Joseph Stiglitz have signed a letter to the leaders of the G20 countries calling on them to impose a tax on financial transactions.

Now they are joined by renowned Australian philosopher Professor Peter Singer, international banking expert Professor Ross Buckley, political satirist Julian Morrow and Reverend Tim Costello in supporting Australia’s involvement in this worldwide initiative to reduce global financial instability.

• Read more about the tax on our website, including an FAQ.
• Watch this brilliant Bill Nighy clip, directed by Love Actually’s Richard Curtis.
• A good idea? We think so. Visit www.robinhoodtax.org.au and have your say.
• And spread the word far and wide on Facebook and Twitter.

All the best!

Adele Webb
On behalf of the team at Jubilee Australia
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