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Media releases
2004
A More Flexible and Adaptable Retirement Income System
The Treasurer released today a policy paper outlining several measures to improve the accessibility, flexibility and integrity of the retirement income system and reduce red tape.
Board Of Taxation Appointments
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Keith James to the Board of Taxation for a term of two years commencing from 1 March 2004 and the re-appointment of Mr Anthony D’Aloisio as member of
Government Response to Productivity Commission Report on the Review of the National Access Regime
The Treasurer has announced the Australian Government’s
final response to the Productivity Commission's Report on the Review of the
National Access Regime (‘the Regime’).
Financial Services Reform Act 2001 - Relief for advice provided by accountants in relation to Self Managed Superannuation
A new regulation is to be made to provide relief from the Financial Services Reform Act 2001 (FSRA) for accountants who provide advice to their clients on the decision to acquire or dispose of an i
Foreign Investment Policy: Shareholdings in Village Roadshow Limited
Under the Government’s foreign investment policy, all direct (ie, non-portfolio)
investments by foreign interests in the media sector, irrespective of size,
require prior approval.
Ministers Enhance the Trans-Tasman Business Environment
An agreement to progress cooperation on banking and competition regulation
and the establishment of a Trans-Tasman Accounting Standards Advisory Group
were among the many issues discussed to
Consumer Price Index - December Quarter 2003
Today’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) shows that inflation remains subdued
in a strongly growing economy, with the All Groups CPI increasing by 0.5 per
cent in the December quarter 2003.
Queensland Government Hikes Taxes Whilst Receiving GST Windfall
The Beattie government will receive a GST windfall of $334 million in 2003-04.
Automotive Sales Break All Time Record
Today’s automotive sales figures show that Australians bought more new
motor vehicles in 2003 than ever before.
Fringe Benefits Tax Concessions for Public Ambulance Services
The Government will amend the Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986 to ensure that employees of public ambulance services are afforded the same fringe benefits tax exemption as employees of publi
Australia-United Kingdom and Australia-Russia Tax Treaties
Opportunities for increased trade and investment flows between Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) and between Australia and the Russian Federation will be improved as a result of the entry into