Media releases

The Australian economy grew strongly by 1.6 per cent in the September quarter and 4.5 per cent through the year.

The Australian Government today agreed to provide a US$80 million financial support facility to PNG following advice from the PNG Government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) missio

Reports attributing to me a "plan to cut wages in the bush for the unemployed" are wrong.

I will be attending the inaugural Ministerial meeting of the G-20 in Berlin on 15-16 December 1999.

The New Business Tax System is a reality, with key legislation passed by Parliament receiving Royal Assent today.

The capital gains tax (CGT) scrip for scrip roll-over provisions became law today when the New Business Tax System (Capital Gains Tax) Bill 1999 received Royal Assent.

The Government has reviewed the report of the Charities Consultative Committee which was established by the Australian Tax Office as part of the Government's agreement with the Australian D

The Treasurer, Mr Costello announced today that the Governor-General has re-appointed Mr Michael Carmody to the position of Commissioner of Taxation for a period of seven years.

I am pleased to announce a new appointment to the Financial Sector Advisory Council (FSAC) – Mr Paul Batchelor, Chief Executive Officer of AMP Limited.

As I announced on 23 November, the temporary Defence - East Timor Levy will apply at a rate of 0.5 per cent on total taxable incomes above $50,000 per annum and one per cent on total taxabl

The Government’s tax reform package A New Tax System announced that the fringe benefits tax exemption for remote area housing provided by primary producers would be extended to mining indus

The 1999-2000 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), released today, demonstrates the continuing impressive performance of the Australi

As announced earlier today by the Prime Minister, the Government will introduce a temporary levy in order to partially offset the costs of Australia’s defence costs in East Timor.

The Treasurer, Mr Peter Costello, today announced the re-appointment of Mr Sitesh Bhojani to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) as a full-time member for a four year

The OECD expects the recent strength of the Australian economy to continue in 1999, followed by a moderation in growth in 2000.

The Treasurer, Mr Peter Costello, today announced two appointments to the Australian Competition Tribunal:

I am announcing today the second stage of the Government's response to the recommendations of the Ralph Review of Business Taxation.

The Australian banking and financial sector is well prepared for the Year 2000 and continues to be internationally recognised as being at world’s best practice.

The Government will make important changes to assist non-profit organisations in complying with the GST.

The September quarter 1999 CPI outcome shows that inflation in Australia remains in check in an environment of continuing strong economic growth.