Baradine publican Susan Fuller pays herself 22 cents an hour. With the arrival of the latest beer tax, her wage will go lower still.
The latest beer tax arrived on August 1, a further 2.2 per cent rise in six months. In just over a year, the tax at the taps has risen by more than 10 per cent.
“This is why country pubs are closing down because it’s just not viable, especially pubs like mine with no gaming,” Ms Fuller said…