Media releases
2004
Government Introduces Five Tax Bills
The Government today introduced five tax bills into the Parliament, with key
features focusing on easing compliance costs for small businesses.
Report by Inspector-General of Taxation
The Government today released the report by the Inspector-General of Taxation
into Remission of the General Interest Charge (GIC) for Groups of Taxpayers
in Dispute with the Tax Office
Labor's Super Policies Hit Women in the Retirement Hip Pocket
Opposition Treasury spokesman Wayne Swan has been challenged to reject Labor's
failed superannuation policies which would hit women in the retirement hip pocket.
Public Consultation on the Transition to Retirement Policy
The public consultation document on the Government's transition to retirement
policy was released today by Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Mal
Brough.
Choice of Superannuation Fund Regulations - Release of Consultation Paper
A consultation paper to assist in the development of the choice of superannuation
fund regulations was released today by Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer,
Mal Brough.
Draft Legislation on Long-Term Contracts Released for Consultation
The Government today released the details of draft legislation
to deal with the GST treatment of long-term non-reviewable contracts, inviting
interested parties to comment on the proposed me
Deductibility of Gifts to the Clontarf Foundation Incorporated
Australians will soon be able to make tax deductible gifts of
$2 or more to support the health, employment, education and life skills of disadvantaged
youths through The Clontarf Foundation
Deductibility of Gifts to the Finding Sydney Foundation
The search for answers to one of Australia's greatest wartime
mysteries is set to receive greater public support following an announcement
by Minister for Revenue, and Assistant Treasurer, M
ASFA Survey - Wake Up Call For Super Funds
The results of a recent Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA)
survey should serve as a wake up call to super fund providers, Assistant Treasurer
Mal Brough said today.
Coalition's Co-Contributions Better For Battlers
Battlers get more bang for their superannuation buck from the
Coalition's co-contribution policy, compared to Labor's unfunded
proposals, Minister for Revenue and Assistant Trea
GST Concessions for Retirement Villages to be Protected
The Government will legislate some minor amendments to the New Tax System to remove public uncertainty in relation to the GST treatment of retirement villages.
New Measures to Support the Trucking Industry
The Government will introduce legislation to set an effective life cap for
the depreciation of trucks, truck trailers, buses and light commercial vehicles.
Taxation of Financial Arrangements: Easing Compliance Costs
The Government has moved to give businesses more time to prepare for reforms
to the taxation of financial arrangements (TOFA) and ease compliance costs,
following a range of measures announce
States Can and Should Implement Super Choice Now
State Governments should immediately legislate for Superannuation Choice of
Fund in State industrial relations systems following an overnight backflip from
Labor, Federal Assistant Treasurer
Terms of Reference for Review into DIY Super
The terms of reference for a review into the provision of defined
benefit pensions by DIY and other small superannuation funds were announced
today by Minister for Revenue and A