Some of the tax changes under consideration would reduce house prices and raise rents, says Westpac.

Opposition ACC spokesman David Parker is accusing the Government of misrepresenting ACC's position to soften up the public for major cuts to ACC entitlements.

ACC is still pushing for a large increase in levies, despite a storm of protest over the size of the hikes proposed.

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Investment returns from the Cullen Fund and ACC have rescued the Crown's bottom line in the first three months of the fiscal year.

Recoveries in the investment performance of the ACC and New Zealand Superannuation Fund portfolios have helped offset a dramatic fall in the tax take over the past three months, says Treasury.

Jetstar warns it could have to push up fares if it is hit with New Zealand safety levies it says it already pays in Australia.

The Tax Working Group sees merit in extending the 30 per cent PIE regime to the taxation of other forms of investment income.

Fuel taxes are rising tomorrow, putting the brakes on a good run for motorists who have enjoyed petrol price cuts of 8c a litre since last week.