Media releases
2017
Turnbull Government backs workers on superannuation
The Government today announced a further package of reforms to give the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) near real-time visibility over superannuation guarantee (SG) compliance by employers.
Consultation on Asia Region Funds Passport and Corporate Collective Investment Vehicle bills
The Turnbull Government is seeking public comment on the proposed core legislative frameworks to give effect to the Asia Region Funds Passport (Passport) and introduce the Corporate Collective Inve
Turnbull Government bringing jobs to Gosford
Advertising for the first wave of jobs at the new Australian Taxation Office (ATO) office in Gosford has commenced today, with new recruits expected to begin work from December this year.
Crackdown on Labor's tax loopholes
Australians are getting a fairer tax clip from large multinational companies, with over $4 billion raised in assessments last financial year, according to evidence by the Australian Taxation Office
AFCA transition team reference panel established
The Turnbull Government welcomes the establishment of an expert reference panel to the assist the transition team to the one-stop-shop dispute resolution scheme, the Australian Financial Complaints
Chevron tax case outcome welcomed
The Turnbull Government welcomes the withdrawal of Chevron’s appeal to the High Court over the Australian Taxation Office’s assessment of $340 million in tax and penalties for interest payments mad
Uncorking the benefits for wine producers
A prosperous future driven by exports beckons for Australia’s wine industry following the passage today of legislation reforming the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) Rebate.
Appointments to the Takeovers Panel
The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, is pleased to announce that the Governor-General recently appointed Ms Tara Page and reappointed Mr Robert McKenzie as par
Appointment of Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority CEO
The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, welcomes the appointment of Dr Deen Sanders OAM as CEO of the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority Limited (FA
Tobacco duty harmonisation
Today Parliament passed legislation to ensure that manufactured cigarettes and roll your own (loose leaf) tobacco receives comparable taxation treatment.
Modernising business registers to make business simpler
The Turnbull Government today has commenced consultation on ways to modernise business registers to make it simpler for business to get on with business.
Appointment of members to the Companies Auditors Disciplinary Board
The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, has announced the reappointment of Mr Eric Passaris and the appointment of Mr Tony Brain as Members of the Companies Audit
Black Economy Taskforce: Consultation Paper
The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, today noted the release of a paper by the Black Economy Taskforce outlining a number of additional policy ideas which draw
Taxation Administration Regulations 2017: exposure draft released
The Government has today released an exposure draft of the Taxation Administration Regulations 2017 and explanatory material.
Turnbull Government delivering for Gosford
New Australian Taxation Office (ATO) jobs will soon be advertised for positions within the new, purpose built ATO office in Gosford.
Overhauling the dispute resolution framework
The Turnbull Government is continuing to deliver on its commitment to overhaul the dispute resolution framework for financial services in Australia with the creation of a transition team to lead th
Reforms to give consumers more power at the heart of a stronger superannuation system
The Turnbull Government will introduce legislation to give everyday Australians more power over their superannuation providers and strengthen the prudential framework to deliver a more transparent
Bill Shorten’s tax on everything
In an unprecedented and irresponsible move, Mr Shorten has said that a Labor Government would increase tax and take an axe to a broad range of tax concessions.
Excise refund scheme for distillers
The Turnbull Government has delivered on its 2016-17 Budget commitment to provide targeted support to small Australian alcohol producers who distil or ferment alcoholic drinks.
Appointment of members to the Tax Practitioners Board
The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, the Hon Kelly O’Dwyer MP, has appointed Mr Peter de Cure and Ms Ria Sotiropoulos, and reappointed Ms Julie-Anne Berry, as part-time members to the T