Media releases
2006
Tort law reform keeps insurance available and affordable
‘The changes made to the laws of negligence across Australia have had a positive impact on the availability and affordability of public liability and professional indemnity insurance’ the Minist
Government Helps Australians Understand Money at Christmas
It is a good sign that, as Christmas approaches, more Australians are equipping themselves with the skills to better manage their money, Peter Dutton, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Revenu
Government to Make Further Improvements to the Tax System
The Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, today introduced Tax Laws Amendment (2006 Measures No.
Government's Super Plan Finally Supported by Labor
After sustained pressure from the Government, the Labor Party has finally decided to support the Howard Government’s dynamic plan to reform superannuation.
Amendments to the Tax Law to Reduce Compliance Costs for Small Business
The Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton MP, announced today amendments to the integrity rules concerning distributions by private companies (Division 7A of the In
Industry Views Sought on Streamlining Prudential Regulation
The Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, released a today the discussion paper Streamli
Last Week for Labor to Outline Super Policy
Only one week remains for anyone in the Labor Party to tell Australians what their policy is on superannuation.
Encouraging Philanthropy Through Improved Tax Deductions
Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough and the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton MP, today announced improvements to taxation deductib
Treatment of UK Limited Liability Partnerships Under Foreign Hybrid Rules
The Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, today announced that the Government will use its regulation making power to ensure that United Kingdom limited liability partnerships
Two Weeks Left For Beazley to Outline Labor's Super Policy
With the challenge of the ageing population, a solid superannuation and retirement policy is essential for maintaining Australia’s economic prosperity into the future.
Farmers to be Protected From Changes to the 'Effective Life' of Tractors and Harvesters
Farmers will be given a helping hand with a cap on the ‘effective life’ of tractors and harvesters for income tax purposes, Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, announced tod
Deductibility of Gifts to the Finding Sydney Foundation
Today, the Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, announced that the Government will introduce legislation to allow tax deductions for gifts of $2 or more to the Finding
Australian Families Benefit from Child Care Tax Rebate
“Australian families are benefiting on average by $813 from the Federal Government’s Child Care Tax Rebate”, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Revenue, Peter Dutton MP, announced today.
Improvements to the Simplified Imputation System
The Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton MP, today announced improvements to the simplified imputation system.
Lindsay Tanner confirms what all Australians know - ALP got it wrong with 17% interest rates
“Lindsay Tanner admitted this morning that interest rates under Labor should never have reached 17 per cent but then, in typical Labor style, fobs off responsibility for this claiming that it wa
Investment In Instalment Warrants by Superannuation Funds
The Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton MP, announced today that the Government will act to allow superannuation funds to continue to invest in instalment warrants, consis
Consolidation - Group Restructures
The Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton MP, today announced a change to the consolidation regime to allow ongoing consolidated groups and multiple entry consolidated groups (
Extension of deductibility of gifts to Dunn & Lewis Youth Development Foundation Limited, the Rotary Leadership Victoria Australian Embassy for Timor-Leste Fund Limited and the St Georges Cathedral Restoration Fund
The Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton MP, has announced the Government’s decision to amend the income tax law to allow deductions for gifts to the value of $2 or more to
Congratulations to ANZ
The Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton, today congratulated the ANZ bank on its success in winning a special award in the Prime Minister’s 2006 Awards for Excellence in Comm
Amendments to the Capital Gains Tax Treatment of Testamentary Trusts
The Minister for Revenue and Assistant Treasurer, Peter Dutton MP, has announced that the Government will amend the income tax legislation that applies to certain trusts created under a will (te