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Media releases
1998
Prices Oversight of Privatised Airports
In June 1997, when the Government privatised the Phase I airports, I announced details of the prices oversight regime that would apply to core-regulated privatised airports.
Australia contributes to APEC Finance Ministers' work to aid asian recovery
Treasurer Peter Costello today announced Australia's contribution to the efforts of APECs Finance Ministers responding to the Asian crisis, to improve economic policies, build resilient financial
Clarification of Radio Interview - ABC AM
The ABC AM program this morning falsely asserted that the Government is considering a co-payment (an upfront charge to see a doctor).
Appointment of chair of the Productivity Commission
I am pleased to announce that the Government has appointed Mr Gary Banks as the inaugural Chair of the Productivity Commission.
Superannuation and Family Law
Today the Government is releasing a position paper on reforms in the area of superannuation and family law.
Tax Rebate for Landcare
The Treasurer, Peter Costello, and the Minister for Primary Industries and
Energy, John Anderson, today announced details of the Federal Governments
new tax rebate for expenditure on landc
Taxation Treatment of Y2K computer-related and Software expenditures
The Government has announced in the 1998-99 Budget several measures concerning the taxation treatment of Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance and software expenditures.
Labor's Deficit Dodging Leaves Beazley With No Credibility
On February 1 1996, Mr Beazley was quoted as saying:
We're operating in surplus and our projections are for surpluses in the future.
Nominated loan council allocations for 1998-99
Loan Council has endorsed the Loan Council Allocations (LCAs) nominated by the Commonwealth and each State and Territory for 1998-99.
Australia reconfirms bilateral support for Indonesia
Last night (Australian time) the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced its Executive Board had completed its first review of the Indonesian Stand-By Arrangement.
Productivity commission inquiry into Australia's gambling industries
The Treasurer, Mr Peter Costello, will commission a public inquiry by the Productivity Commission into the economic and community impacts of gambling in Australia.
Productivity commission work programme 1998
Following the creation of the Productivity Commission on 16 April 1998 and my Press Release earlier today on the staffing of the Commission, I am now announcing the Commissions work programme for
Establishment and staffing of the productivity commission
The full composition of the reformed Productivity Commission is announced by the Treasurer, Mr Peter Costello today, in a reaffirmation of the importance placed by the Government on the Commission
Consumer Price Index - March Quarter 1998
The March quarter CPI outcome continues the exceptionally good inflation performance of the past year.
Reserve Bank Board Appointment
I am pleased to announce that His Excellency the Governor-General has appointed Ms Jillian Rosemary Broadbent as a member of the Board of the Reserve Bank of Australia for a term of
Alienation of Property and Australia's Double Tax Agreements
The Government has decided to amend the International Tax Agreements Act 1953 to clarify the interpretation of the alienation of property articles in Australias Double Tax Agreements (DTAs).
Productivity Commission Reports on the Waterfront
EMBARGO 1.00AM, TUESDAY, 28 APRIL 1998
Appointment of Convenor of the Companies and Securities Advisory Committee and Members of the Legal Committee
The Treasurer has announced today the appointment of Mr Richard St John as Convenor of the Companies and Securities Advisory Committee (CASAC).
1998-99 Budget - Lockup Arrangements
The Treasurer will deliver the 1998-99 Budget at 7.30 pm AEST on Tuesday 12 May 1998.
Reforms to Strengthen World Financial Structures
Meetings held in Washington today have provided the impetus for important reforms to strengthen world financial structures in the wake of the financial crisis in East Asia.