Cochlear calls for lift in R&D tax breaks
COCHLEAR chairman Rick Holliday-Smith wants the government to reverse its $100m cap on R&D tax incentive, imposed earlier this year.
HEARING implants maker Cochlear has called for the ceiling to be raised on tax breaks for research and development by companies.
CHAIRMAN Rick Holliday-Smith says he is encouraged by the government's focus on innovation to help drive long-term growth for Australia and to support jobs, but it should do more to reward innovative companies.
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Trump’s $13 billion blow to Australia
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ASX recovers despite Trump’s wild call
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