Media releases

2010

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