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The Senate Economics Legislation Committee and the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties are now accepting public submissions on the following matters. Senate Economics Legislation Committee… Read More ›

Authors: Melek Cigdem-Bayram, Miranda Stewart, Stephen Whelan and Gavin Wood This paper examines dynamics in household wealth inequality in Australia spanning nearly two decades, from… Read More ›

A new report by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) has found entry-level jobs have declined while long-term unemployment has significantly increased, prompting calls… Read More ›

The value of life revisited: with special reference to Australia Author: Peter Abelson In 2008, the Commonwealth Office of Best Practice Regulation (OBPR) adopted a… Read More ›

The design and governance of asset-backed pensions should be enhanced to foster more inclusive and resilient systems, secure better outcomes for individuals and contribute to… Read More ›

Date: Monday 3 February – Tuesday 4 February 2025 Time: 8.00am to 5.00pm Venue: Jobs and Skills Australia, 50 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra Tickets: Two-day… Read More ›

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has recently released the 2024 editions of the Top 500 and Next 5,000 tax performance programs findings reports. Part of… Read More ›

Date: 3 December 2024 – 14 January 2025 Treasury is inviting feedback on the draft Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (Consequential and Transitional) Regulations 2025.… Read More ›

This technical note provides an overview of current thinking on artificial intelligence (AI) in tax and customs administration. Written primarily for senior officials, the intent… Read More ›

Date: 2 December 2024 – 22 December 2024 Treasury is seeking comments on draft legislation and explanatory materials that introduce a new tax treaty between… Read More ›