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  • Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Bill 2012

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    Date
    23 Aug 2012 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Treasury 
    Summary
    Introduced with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (Consequential and Transitional) Bill 2012, the bill: establishes the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC); charges the ACNC with registering not-for-profit entities (initially charities) and maintaining a register; provides for the powers of the ACNC Commissioner in relation to the regulation of registered entities; and sets out the obligations and responsibilities of registered entities. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • National Portrait Gallery of Australia (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2012

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    Date
    23 Aug 2012 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport 
    Summary
    Introduced with the National Portrait Gallery of Australia Bill 2012, the bill: amends the
    Archives Act 1983
    to make consequential amendments as a result of establishing the National Portrait Gallery as a statutory authority holding a national collection of artworks; and makes transitional arrangements, including the: transfer of assets and liabilities; transfer of staff from the Department of Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport; and closing of the National Portrait Gallery Special Account. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • National Portrait Gallery of Australia Bill 2012

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    Date
    23 Aug 2012 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Regional Australia, Local Government, Arts and Sport 
    Summary
    Introduced with the National Portrait Gallery of Australia (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2012, the bill establishes the National Portrait Gallery of Australia as a statutory authority and provides for its functions, powers, the board, staffing and consultants, reporting and planning, finance and other matters. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Aviation Legislation Amendment (Liability and Insurance) Bill 2012

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    Date
    22 Aug 2012 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Infrastructure and Transport 
    Summary
    Amends the:
    Civil Aviation (Carriers’ Liability) Act 1959
    to: raise the liability cap for domestic passenger death or injury from $500 000 to $725 000; require carriers to increase the amount of insurance to $725 000 for domestic flights; exclude compensation for purely mental injuries arising on domestic flights; and update a reference to an international agreement; and
    Damage by Aircraft Act 1999
    to: provide for reduced compensation payments when a victim is partially responsible for the damage; enable defendants to seek contribution from other parties who may have contributed to the damage suffered by a person bringing a claim; and preclude claims for compensation for mental injuries when the claimant has not suffered additional personal or property damage. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • International Monetary Agreements Amendment (Loans) Bill 2012

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    Date
    15 Aug 2012 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Treasury 
    Summary
    Amends the
    International Monetary Agreements Act 1947
    to: reduce Australia’s current credit arrangement commitments under the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) New Arrangements to Borrow (NAB); increase to 10 years the maximum maturity of the IMF’s drawings under the NAB; and renew the NAB for a period of five years, commencing 17 November 2012. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Statute Law Revision Bill 2012

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    Date
    15 Aug 2012 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Attorney-General 
    Summary
    Amends: 78 Acts to correct technical errors; nine Acts to update references to regulations made under the
    Civil Aviation Act 1988
    ; 13 Acts to make amendments consequential on amendments to the
    Acts Interpretation Act 1901
    and the enactment of the
    Legislative Instruments Act 2003
    ; three Acts to update references to ministers and departments; and 38 Acts to repeal obsolete provisions. Also repeals five Acts and makes amendments to the
    Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
    consequential on the repeals. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Tax Laws Amendment (2012 Measures No. 4) Bill 2012

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    Date
    28 Jun 2012 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Treasury 
    Summary
    Amends the:
    Fringe Benefits Tax Assessment Act 1986
    to limit the concessional tax treatment of living-away-from-home allowances and benefits to certain employees for a maximum period of 12 months;
    A New Tax System (Goods and Services Tax) Act 1999
    to clarify the goods and services tax consequences when a representative of an incapacitated entity is a creditor of that entity; and
    Tax Laws Amendment (2012 Measures No. 2) Act 2012
    in relation to consolidation events so that no interest is payable if an overpayment of income tax arises because of a deduction under the pre-rules and no shortfall interest or administrative penalty is payable if additional tax becomes payable under the pre-rules or interim rules. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Commonwealth Government Securities Legislation Amendment (Retail Trading) Bill 2012

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    Date
    27 Jun 2012 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Treasury 
    Summary
    Amends the:
    Commonwealth Inscribed Stock Act 1911
    to facilitate trading of beneficial interests in Commonwealth Government Securities (CGS) on financial markets in Australia that are accessible to retail investors; and
    Corporations Act 2001
    to: require financial advisers to provide a prescribed information statement to retail clients when they give them personal advice about investing in CGS; and make technical amendments. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Customs Amendment (Anti-dumping Improvements) Bill (No. 3) 2012

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    Date
    27 Jun 2012 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Home Affairs 
    Summary
    Amends the
    Customs Act 1901
    to: align provisions dealing with countervailable subsidies with the World Trade Organization Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures; enable the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service to conduct inquiries to address the circumvention of trade measures by exporters or importers of goods which are subject to measures; amend sampling provisions relating to non-cooperation in anti-dumping investigations, reviews of anti-dumping measures or continuation inquiries; and make technical amendments. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

  • Customs Amendment (Smuggled Tobacco) Bill 2012

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    Date
    27 Jun 2012 
    Chamber
    House of Representatives 
    Status
    Act 
    Portfolio
    Attorney-General 
    Summary
    Amends the
    Customs Act 1901
    to create criminal offences for the smuggling of tobacco products and for the conveyance and possession of smuggled tobacco products. 

    Bill | Explanatory Memorandum

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