Media releases

2016

External dispute resolution framework issues paper released

The independent expert panel that is conducting the review into the financial system’s external dispute resolution and complaints framework has today released an Issues Paper calling for submission

Superannuation reforms: first tranche of Exposure Drafts

Today the Turnbull Government has released the first tranche of Exposure Draft legislation for superannuation reforms announced in the 2016-17 Budget.

No one hides outside the tax system

Tax criminals have nowhere to hide following investigations by the Serious Financial Crime Taskforce (SFCT) as part of a 'week of action’ in response to tax evasion and crime identified in the Pana

Wine Equalisation Tax rebate paper released

The Turnbull Government today released an implementation paper on tightened eligibility criteria for the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) rebate, the Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon

New Australia-Germany double taxation agreement

The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP today introduced legislation to give the force of law to a new tax treaty between Australia and Germany.

Inquiry into small business lending practices

The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has been directed by the Turnbull Government to undertake an inquiry into the adequacy of the law to address concerns raised by the Par

Labor seeks to deny Australians fairness and flexibility in superannuation

Labor's announced changes to superannuation today will hollow out crucial support designed to assist more Australians to be independent in their retirement.

Insolvency Law Reform Act

The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O'Dwyer MP today announced that the industry is being given more time to implement the Insolvency Law Reform Act 2016 reforms

Labor missing key details

The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP said the Opposition has conveniently left out crucial numbers to push their own misguided agenda for a Royal Commission - r

Multinationals transparency action

The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP said implementation of the Turnbull Government’s commitment to ensure greater transparency by large multinational companies

Reappointment of Auditing and Assurance Standards Board Chair

Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O’Dwyer MP today announced the reappointment of Ms Merran Kelsall as the Chair of the Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (AUASB).

Review of external dispute resolution and complaints schemes

The terms of reference for the independent review into the financial system’s external dispute resolution and complaints framework have been released today by Minister for Revenue and Financial Ser