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Legislation for Reform to Australian Shipping Regime Introduced into Parliament
- By Stephen Adrian
- Published 23/03/2012
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The Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Anthony Albanese MP yesterday introduced into Parliament 5 bills to reform Australian Shipping.
Tax incentives for the shipping industry – Moore Stephens’ submission
- By Moore Stephens Melbourne
- Published 5/03/2012
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On 20 February 2012 the Federal Treasury released draft legislation to enact the tax reforms for the Australian Shipping Industry. The reforms are part of a package intended to stimulate the industry and create an internationally competitive industry.
Draft Tax Legislation for reform to Australian shipping regime released
- By Stephen Adrian
- Published 22/02/2012
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The Australian Government has released draft legislation to enact the tax reforms for the Australian Shipping Industry announced last year.
The reforms are part of a package intended to stimulate the industry and create an internationally competitive industry.
The reforms are part of a package intended to stimulate the industry and create an internationally competitive industry.
New Personal Property Security (“PPS”) Rules apply to leases. Don’t let your ship ‘sail away’!
- By Moore Stephens Melbourne
- Published 8/12/2011
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It is expected that from 30 January 2010 shipowners that do not register their interest in a vessel (under the Personal Property Security Legislation), that is bareboat leased to an Australian based operation will have their ownership in the asset exposed and can potentially lose title over the vessel
Significant reform to Australian shipping regime announced
- By Stephen Adrian
- Published 13/09/2011
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The Australian Government has announced significant reforms for the Australian Shipping Industry. The reforms are intended to stimulate the industry and create an internationally competitive industry.
FUEL TAX CREDITS REDUCED FOR SHIPPERS UNDER GOVERNMENTS CARBON TAX SCHEME
- By Stephen Adrian
- Published 22/07/2011
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Following the government’s announcement on the proposed Carbon Tax scheme from 1 July 2012, the rate of fuel tax credits on the acquisition of eligible fuel used in marine transport activities will be reduced. In 2012-3 the fuel credit for diesel used in marine transport will be reduced by more than 6 cents per litre.
Government announces sweeping reforms to Shipping Tax System
- By Stephen Adrian
- Published 8/12/2010
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The Australian Labour Government released a discussion paper on “Reforming Australia’s Shipping Industry”. The paper examines shipping and seafarers taxes, tonnage tax, International and Coastal Shipping
The Government announces sweeping reform to Australian Shipping Policy to make the industry more competetive including change to taxation, training, and wages policy.
- By Stephen Adrian
- Published 18/08/2010
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The Government today announced sweeping changes to Australian shipping policy designed to stimulate Australian shipping
How does the 2009-10 Budget affect the shipping industry?
- By Stephen Adrian
- Published 15/05/2009
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Shippers deserve more credit
- By Stephen Adrian
- Published 23/04/2009
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On the 7 April 2008 Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Competition Policy and Consumer Affairs, Chris Bowen, released exposure draft legislation and commentary for the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) Fuel Tax Adjustment Arrangements (the “draft legislation”).