Regulation impact statement – Attorney-General’s Department

On 17 August 2017, the Government introduced the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2017 to Parliament.

The Bill amends the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 and the Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988 to implement the first phase of recommendations arising from the Report on the statutory review of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism...

Regulation Impact Statement – Department of Agriculture and Water Resources

On 10 August 2017, the Deputy Prime Minister announced a levy for the thoroughbred horse industry consistent with its 2016 election commitment.  The levy will commence on 1 September 2017.

The levy will give the industry greater certainty about investment in priority long-term research and development, targeting better disease control, stronger foals and horse welfare measures.  The Government will...

AusCheck Regulations 2017 – Attorney-General’s Department

On 27 July 2017, the Attorney‑General’s Department (the department) remade the AusCheck Regulations 2007 (the regulations) without significant amendments. On 1 August 2017, the AusCheck Regulations 2007 will be repealed and replaced by the AusCheck Regulations 2017.

The regulations outline the administrative processes that AusCheck will use to carry out its functions of conducting and coordinating background checks for...

Regulation impact statement – The Treasury

On 2 December 2016, the Government announced changes to the wine equalisation tax (WET) rebate. On 22 June 2017, the Government introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Measures No. 4) Bill 2017 to Parliament.

The Bill amends the A New Tax System (Wine Equalisation Tax) Act 1999 to tighten eligibility  for the rebate. From 1 July 2018, wine producers will be required to own at least 85 per cent of the grapes used to make the wine...