Taxation

It is the role of the Treasury to provide advice on effective tax and retirement income arrangements that contribute to the overall fiscal outcome, influence strong sustainable economic growth for the good of the Australian people. The Treasury is responsible for assessing and advising on the general design of the tax system and its components, and retirement income policy, in relation to economic efficiency, equity, income distribution, budgetary requirements and economic feasibility.

Consultations

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We welcome feedback on proposed new tax regulator secrecy exceptions. Secrecy provisions apply to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and Tax Practitioners Board (TPB). There are exceptions where…
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We invite feedback on the draft Australian Charities and Not‑for‑profits Commission (Consequential and Transitional) Regulations 2025. It extends the transitional reporting arrangement for…
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We welcome comments on draft legislation and explanatory materials that: introduce a new tax treaty between Australia and Portugal amend explanatory notes in the International Tax…