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Media releases
2003
Australia-United Kingdom Double Taxation Treaty
The Treasurer and the British High Commissioner today signed a new double
tax treaty (the new Treaty) between Australia and the United Kingdom
replacing the existing Agreement a
Labor Split on New $470m Mining Industry Tax
A split has emerged today in the Labor Party over Labor's proposal to
impose an extra tax on the mining industry.
Early Release of the June Quarter 2003 National Accounts
I have requested the Australian Statistician to consider releasing the
June quarter 2003 National Accounts one day early as I am required to
be outside Australia on the original
Labor’s Benefit for Sydneysiders – No-One Else Need Apply
The citizens of Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia,
Tasmania, ACT, Northern Territory, as well as people from regional towns
in New South Wales will all be
Tax Deductibility of Gifts to Institute for International Policy
Today I am announcing the Government’s decision to amend the income tax law
to allow tax deductions for gifts to the value of $2 or more to the Institute
for International Policy.
Retirement of ASIC Chairman
The Chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission
(ASIC), Mr David Knott, has informed me that he will step down from the
position at the end of 2003.
Appointment to the Productivity Commission
After consulting with the Productivity Commission Chairman, I am pleased
to announce that Dr Ed Shann of Melbourne will be appointed
as an Associate Commissioner of th
Commonwealth Inquiry into First Home Ownership
The Commonwealth Government has asked the Productivity Commission to inquire
into the affordability and availability of housing for families and individuals
wishing to purchase their first h
Australian Competition Tribunal Appointments
The Treasurer, Mr Peter Costello, today announced a number of appointments
to the Australian Competition Tribunal. All appointments are for five year terms.
Draft Legislation on the Definition of Charities
Claims that the tax status of charities has been threatened by draft legislation
on the definition of a charity are false.
Appointment of Mr Graeme Samuel AO as ACCC Chairman
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Graeme Samuel AO as Chairman
of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for a five year
term from 1 August 2003.
Reappointment of Mr Ian J Macfarlane as Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia
I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Mr Ian J Macfarlane to the position of Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia for a term of three years, from 18 September 2003 to 17 September 2006
Commonwealth National Competition Policy Payments to Queensland for 2002-03
The Treasurer announced today that the $270 000 penalty imposed on Queensland's
2002-03 competition payments would be lifted and reimbursed.
Reappointments to the Payments System Board
I am pleased to announce the reappointment of Mr John Thom, Ms Susan McCarthy
and Mr Joseph Gersh as part-time members of the Payments System Board (PSB).
Consumer Price Index - June Quarter 2003
Today’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows that the All Groups CPI was unchanged
in the June quarter 2003 to be 2.7 per cent higher over the year, within the
medium-term inflation target band.
Release of Charities Definition Exposure Draft
I am today announcing the release of an exposure draft of legislation defining a charity for the purposes of all Commonwealth legislation.
Commonwealth DPP to undertake HIH Criminal Prosecutions
The Treasurer, Peter Costello and the Attorney General, Daryl Williams
today announced the Government's decision that the Commonwealth Director
of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) wil
Appointment of members of The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
I am pleased to announce that the Administrator in Council has appointed
Dr John Laker as a member and Chairman and Mr (Kerry) Ross Jones as a
member and Deputy Chairman of the
Labor's Real View on Higher Taxes
A survey conducted by the Australian National University (Australian
Candidate Study 2001) of the attitudes of political candidates has given
a revealing insight into the Labor
Taxation of Discretionary Trusts - Replacement of Section 109UB
I am announcing today details of the new provisions dealing with distributions from trusts that the Government intends to introduce in place of section 109UB of the Income Tax Assessment Act 19