Fed: Microscft wants less tax for innovation

AAP General News (Australia)
01-16-2001
Fed: Microscft wants less tax for innovation

Computer software giant Microsoft wants tax breaks and more Commonwealth spending on
research as part of the government's innovation statement.

Microsoft Australia has released a white paper it sent to government MPs ahead of Prime
Minister JOHN HOWARD'S innovation statement, expected on January 29.

The innovation statement is the government's attempt to show its technology credentials
after repeated complaints Australia is …