Second Reading Speeches

Treasury Laws Amendment (2016 Measures No. 1) Bill 2016

Type
Government
Portfolio
Treasury
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the:

Terrorism Insurance Act 2003
to clarify that losses attributable to terrorist attacks using chemical or biological means are covered by the terrorism insurance scheme;
Corporations Act 2001
to: provide that employee share scheme disclosure documents lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission are not made publicly available for certain start-up companies; and provide protection for retail client money and property held by financial services licensees in relation to over-the-counter derivative products;
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
to update the list of deductible gift recipients; and
Income Tax Assessment Act 1936
and
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997
to provide income tax relief to eligible New Zealand special category visa holders who are impacted by disasters in Australia.

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