Politics and Policy

First 5000 members should look at how they can take advantage of handouts announced by the Treasurer Wayne Swan in last night’s (8 May) Federal Budget.

Deloitte Private Tax partner David Pring said that although the government decided not to reduce the company tax from 30 per cent to 29 per cent, it is not all doom and gloom.

The Australian and New Zealand Productivity Commissions are seeking comments following the  launch of an issues paper on options for further integrating the Australian and New Zealand economies.

Submissions close 31 May 2012.

You are invited to comment on whether or not amounts received in respect of legal costs incurred in disputes concerning termination of employment can be included in assessable income.

Submissions close: 16 May 2012.

The Productivity Commission is inviting interested parties, including First 5000 members, to register their interest in an inquiry into Australia's export credit arrangements.

Submissions close: 31 May 2012.

The Australian Government is conducting an extensive public consultation on the development of Australia’s National Anti-Corruption Plan.

A discussion paper outlining the Commonwealth’s current approach to corruption was launched on 19 March 2012. Public submissions in response to the paper close 20 April 2012.

On 22 March 2012, Attorney-General Nicola Roxon released a discussion paper to explore the scope for reforming Australian contract law.

First 5000 members are invited to particpate in the consulation which closes COB Friday 20 July 2012.