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Media releases
2010
Address to ASU 2010 National Conference
Thank you for that kind introduction.
And thank you Paul Slape, ASU National Secretary, for inviting me to address this national conference.
New Regulations Clarify the Coverage of the Tax Agent Services Regime
The Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Bill Shorten MP, today announced new regulations that clarify the coverage of the national tax agent services regime.
Regional Talks Start on Asia Region Funds Passport
Fund managers and investors will have far greater opportunities across Asia if Australia's proposed
Asia Region Funds Management Passport (ARFMP), to be discussed at the APEC Policy Dialog in Kua
Release of National Survey into Community Attitudes and Values Towards Superannuation
The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten MP, today announced the public release of research into community values and attitudes towards superannu
Consultations on Native Title Agreements and Payments
The Australian Government today announced the continuation of the national consultations on the tax treatment of native title and possible reforms to native title agreement processes.
Release of Consultation Paper on GST-Free Export of Boats
Boat buyers will be able to sail new Australian-made boats in our waters for up to 12 months without paying GST on the sale price, if recommended changes go ahead following the release of a cons
Release of Discussion Paper on Implementation of the New Tax System for Managed Investment Trusts
The Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Superannuation and Financial Services, the Hon Bill Shorten MP, today released a discussion paper on the design and implementation details of the Governme
Release of Discussion Paper on Alternative Fuels Taxation
Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, the Hon Bill Shorten MP, today released a discussion paper for public consultation setting out furt
Benchmark Report Confirms Australia's Strong Standing as a Financial Services Centre
The Government today welcomed the release of Austrade's Australia – A Global Financial Services Centre Benchmark Report 2010.
Tackling Problem Gambling
The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin, the Assistant Treasurer, Bill Shorten, the Member for Denison, Andrew Wilkie, and Senator Nick Xenop