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Media releases
2016
Productivity Commission review into the efficiency and competitiveness of the superannuation system
The Turnbull Government is today releasing the Terms of Reference for the first two stages of a Productivity Commission review into the efficiency and competitiveness of the entire superannuation s
Strong start for Exploration Development Incentive
The recently released results for the first year of the Government’s $100 million Exploration Development Incentive (EDI) highlight its broad use in new exploration.
Government moves to improve life insurance advice
Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer today introduced legislation into Parliament that will give effect to the industry-agreed life insurance improvements.
Crowd-sourced funding passes the House
The Turnbull Government is progressing Australia’s first framework for crowd-sourced equity funding (CSEF) with the Bill passing through the House of Representatives today, Minister for Small Busin
Improving bankruptcy and insolvency regimes
The Insolvency Law Reform Bill, which enhances protections for creditors and improves the efficiency of companies being wound up, has passed the House of Representatives today, Minister for Small B
MOU signed for new Asian Development Bank facility
Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, Kelly O’Dwyer MP, and Asian Development Bank President, Takehiko Nakao, today signed the Memorandum of Understanding on the Asia Pacific Project
Introduction of final Small Business Bill
The Coalition Government has today introduced in Parliament a Bill to enable Australian small businesses to change their legal structure without attracting a capital gains tax (CGT) liability at th
Appointment of first Small Business Ombudsman
The Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP today announced the appointment of Ms Anne Katherine (Kate) Carnell AO as the inaugural Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
Coalition bolsters ATO in fight against multinational tax avoidance
The Turnbull Government has delivered on a commitment and taken further action to combat multinational tax avoidance with the signing of a new multilateral agreement to share tax information.
Hoverboard safety warning notice
Minister for Small Business and Assistant Treasurer, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP, has issued a safety warning notice for hoverboards under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
Social security agreement with India commences
A new social security agreement between Australia and India is now in force, making retirement easier for residents of both countries.