Media releases

This morning in a stunning display of hypocrisy, Senator Nick Sherry suggested that the Government was somehow holding up the tax debate.

Today I am releasing an exposure draft of the Superannuation Legislation Amendment Bill (No.4) 1999, which gives effect to the new superannuation investment rules, for public comment and i

The Democrats position on food is as regressive for lower income earners as it is a nightmare for small business, a point Senator Murray made as recently as 17 March (See attached).

Kim Beazley and Simon Crean have exposed major policy divisions in the federal Labor Party by contradicting each other, this time over superannuation, Assistant Treasurer, Senator Rod Kemp said tod

Latest APRA figures show that superannuation assets and contributions are continuing to grow, with superannuation contributions for the December quarter 13.5% higher than the December 1997 quarter,

The Government is announcing the provisional tax exemption thresholds to apply for pensioners in respect of the 1999-2000 income year.

INCOME TAX REBATES FOR 1998-99: PENSIONER REBATE, LOW INCOME AGED PERSONS REBATE, AND BENEFICIARY REBATE

The Assistant Treasurer, Senator the Hon Rod Kemp, today announced amendments to the income tax law to provide tax relief on the amount of tax payable on post-judgment interest received on awards f

The Assistant Treasurer, Senator Rod Kemp, today announced initiatives designed to simplify the operation of the Superannuation Contributions Surcharge legislation.

The Assistant Treasurer, Senator Rod Kemp announced today that the Government is going to remove the potential for double taxation of receipts under the Film Licensed Investment Company (FLIC) sche

The Government announced last year that it had decided to amend the income tax law to provide capital gains tax (CGT) rollover relief for managed investment funds that are required to restructure u

I have asked the Productivity Commission (PC) to undertake a review of Part X of the Trade Practices Act 1974 and report within six months.

I am releasing today an exposure draft of the Superannuation Legislation Amendment Bill (No.3) 1999 for public comment and industry consultation prior to its introduction into Parliament.

The Prime Minister announced on 11 August 1998 that public donations to the Sir William Tyree Foundation of the Australian Industry Group were to be made tax deductible once the Fund satisfied the

The Prime Minister announced on 26 May 1998 that public donations to the Stolen Children’s Support Fund were to be made tax deductible once the Fund satisfied the public fund requirements.

I have today asked the Productivity Commission to report within six months on International Telecommunications Market Regulation.

 

The Assistant Treasurer Senator Rod Kemp has rejected claims made by ACOSS today that the Federal Governments tax package has the potential to disadvantage poor people.

I am releasing today a draft of proposed amendments to the Income Tax Assessment Act 1936.

This press release represents the Governments final response to the Industry Commission Report on the Implications for Australia of Firms Locating Offshore.