Media releases

2007

Australians With Terminal Illness Will Be Able To Draw Super Tax Free

The Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, today announced that the Government would exempt people with a terminal illness who access their superannuation under the age of 6

Deductibility of Gifts to World Youth Day 2008 Trust

Today, the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, has announced that gifts of $2 or more donated to the World Youth Day 2008 Trust (the Trust) are tax deductible from 5 Septe

Review of Income Tax Exemption for Structured Settlements Payments

The Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, today announced a review of the income tax exemption provided by Division 54 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 for pa

Deductibility of Gifts to Memorial(s) Development Committee

Today, the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, has announced that gifts of $2 or more donated to the Memorial(s) Development Committee (MDC) are tax deductible

When it Comes to Understanding Money, Practice Makes Perfect

A new report into the attitudes of Australians towards money was released today by the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton MP.

Liability Insurance Continues to be Affordable

The National Claims and Policies Database (NCPD) report shows that premiums have fallen again in the public liability and professional indemnity insurance market.

Labors defence super remedy just a scare campaign in Defence community

Labor has been running a scaremongering campaign within the Defence Force community on a number of superannuation issues. 

Regulations for Private Rulings Requiring Valuations

Today, the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, announced that the Government is making the rules easier for taxpayers seeking valuations as part of a private ruling.

Review of unlimited amendment periods in the income tax laws

The Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, today announced a review into unlimited amendment periods in the income tax laws. 

Deductibility of Gifts to Australia for UNHCR

Today, the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, has announced that the Government has decided to amend the income tax law to extend the period during which tax deductible g

Report by the Inspector-General of Taxation

The Government today released the Inspector-General of Taxation’s report Review of Tax Office’s management of complex issues — Case study on research and development syndicates.

Continuing to Improve Australia's Tax System

The Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, today introduced Tax Laws Amendment (2007 Measures No.

Government Provides Tax boost for Investment in Infrastructure

The Howard Government today introduced new taxation arrangements that will allow private sector investors in public private partnerships to receive tax benefits, such as capital allowances, Mini

Deductibility of Gifts to the Council for Jewish Community Security

Today, the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, has announced that gifts of $2 or more donated to the Council for Jewish Community Security will be tax deductible.

Sherry slippery on Super

Labor’s spokesperson on superannuation, Senator Sherry, has been caught out deliberately misleading small business on Labor’s super policy.  In his press release yesterday Senator Sherry said:

Labor to Force Small Businesses to Use Union Super Funds

Finally, two months after their Federal conference, two months after hiding their policy platform, Labor has quietly slipped out their superannuation policy on the ALP website – and it’s dire ne

Deductibility of Gifts to the State and Territory Associations of Kidsafe

Today, the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, has announced that gifts of $2 or more donated to the state and territory associations of Kidsafe are tax deductible from 3

Deductibility of Gifts to the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon Public Fund Trust

Today, the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, has announced that gifts of $2 or more donated to the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon Public Fund Trust (the Trust) are tax

NSW Super Failure: Another Sign Rudd Labor Would Wreck Australia's Economy

When it comes to economic management, it is important not to listen to what Labor says but look at what they do.  NSW Labor’s inability to manage their super obligations for NSW public servants

Extension of Tax Deductibility of Gifts to the Shrine of Remembrance Restoration and Development Trust

Today, the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Peter Dutton MP, announced the Government’s decision to amend the income tax law to allow for deductions for gifts of $2 or mo