I think that most people, even small business owners are in favor of tax fairness,
however when you have tax laws favoring civil servants pensions and family trusts favoring the truly rich, there really isn't tax fairness. How about tax evasion on illegal cigarettes and the break the native community receives on tobacco? This substance is probably the #1 cause of our medical system being overwhelmed, yet a lack of taxes are collected on this product. What about the underground economy? Lots of tax avoidance their too.
If this govt. wants credibility with respect to the proposed changes they should get rid of 'trusts' and tax avoidance schemes for the rich (themselves). Then I will be willing to listen and consider their ideas as being fair.
I am beyond needing dividends. My wife works for me so my 'sprinkling' is actually legitimate. But I think this govt.s approach has been poorly thought out.