Outcomes of superannuation governance consultation
The Government is committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for Australians saving for their retirement. In June, the Government released exposure draft legislation proposing changes to...
View ArticleWine Equalisation Tax Rebate Discussion Paper released and Consultative Group...
Today the Government released the Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) Rebate Discussion Paper. The wine industry is an important contributor to the Australian economy and an important part of many communities,...
View Article‘The future of super’, Address to The Tax Institute, Sydney
Introductory remarks and acknowledgements Good morning – it’s a pleasure to be with you. It is great to see a room full of people who are at the coal face of helping Australians with their...
View ArticleAddress to the Inaugural Workplace Super Specialists Australia Conference
Good morning everyone, it’s a pleasure to be speaking at the inaugural Workplace Super Specialists Australia conference. Let me first say that I am sorry I cannot be there in person. I was looking...
View ArticleAddress to the Governance Institute
I’d like to begin by thanking the Governance Institute, and its CEO, Tim Sheehy, for hosting this significant event. My apologies for not being with you in person; this week I’ll be accompanying the...
View Article‘The Government’s Tax Agenda’, Address to the Queensland Tax Forum
Good morning everyone and thank you to The Tax Institute for inviting me to open your inaugural Queensland Tax Forum today. As the leader in tax education, The Tax Institute is renowned for the...
View ArticlePublic consultation commences on an industry funding model for the Australian...
The Government has today released a consultation paper seeking stakeholder views on the potential introduction of an industry funding model for the regulatory activities of the Australian Securities...
View ArticleCoalition Government fixes unclaimed money provisions
The Government has delivered on its commitment to protect Australians’ hard-earned savings accounts with the passage of the Banking Laws Amendment (Unclaimed Moneys) Bill 2015 through the Parliament....
View ArticleAsia Region Funds Passport provides opportunity for Australia’s financial...
Cross border issuing of managed investment funds is set to become easier across the Asia region following the signing of the Asia Region Funds Passport Statement of Understanding at the APEC Finance...
View Article‘An Efficient and Resilient GST’, Address to TTPI Crawford School
Introductory remarks Good morning everyone, it's wonderful to join such an eminent audience to open this discussion about GST reform. I understand you will be discussing questions that are fundamental...
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