Media releases
1998
Consumer Price Index - December Quarter 1997
The December quarter CPI outcome continues the exceptionally good inflation performance of the past year.
Gifts to the Australian American Education Leadership Foundation
The Government has decided to amend the income tax law to allow deductions for gifts of the value of $2 or more, made on or after the date of this press release, to the Australian American Educatio
1998-99 Pre-Budget Submissions
Today, I am announcing the process for the lodgement of pre-budget submissions for the 1998-99 Budget.
Exempt Entity Assets that Become Depreciable for Taxation Purposes - Further Details
On 4 August 1997 the Treasurer announced changes to the taxation treatment of exempt entity assets which become taxable.
Departure of Industry Commission Chairman Mr Bill Scales, AO
The Chairman of the Industry Commission, Mr Bill Scales AO, will end his appointment at the end of February to take up the position of Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet in Victoria