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Labor tipped to cut MPs super perks

AAP | THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2004

... worth at least $51,000 a year and after 20 years, a retiring MP would get about $77,000 a year. The generous rules mean taxpayers pay an employer contribution o\f 69%, instead of the 9% contribution received by ordinary workers. Labor may stop short ...

Democrats to test Latham's resolve on super reform

... effect after the following election. Delaying cutting back the subsidies until the next term of the parliament will cost taxpayers $40 million in extra entitlements," Senator Cherry said. "The Democrats have been calling for reform of the parliamentary ...

Government to review aspects of income tax self-assessment: Costello

... self-assessment system which will examine whether the right balance has been struck between protecting the rights of individual taxpayers and protecting the revenue for the benefit of the whole Australian community. He said the review will seek to identify ...

FPA sheds light on tax advice fees

... protection provided by the FSRA are far superior to that which currently exists and provided adequate compensation to taxpayers who suffer a wrong at the hands of a tax agent. The FPA also reiterated the importance of all professionals meeting the core ...

Government announces new draft legislature on super, foreign exchange

... Assistant Treasurer Helen Coonan. The draft legislation, which was announced yesterday, also included amendments to allow taxpayers additional time to make elections under the new tax regime for foreign currency transactions. "The Government has introduced ...

Independent introduces bill to cut MP's super perks

... mainstream superannuation scheme would reduce the Commonwealth's liability from the present unfunded commitment. The taxpayers' contribution to outside schemes would be reduced from the current 69 per cent to the 9% guaranteed minimum as paid by most ...

Federal Government to stay out of Telstra share buyback

... legislation being passed by parliament, services being up to scratch, and the share price at a level to maximise returns to taxpayers, he said. Laws for the full sale of Telstra passed the lower house last month but are still to face a Senate vote, where ...

Inaugural Inspector General of Taxation appointed for five-year term

... taxpayer experience with the system makes him an ideal new source of advice to Government and an effective advocate for taxpayers. "The sole focus of the Inspector-General will be on systemic tax administration matters rather than individual taxpayer ...

Productivity Commission report reveals Government business underperformance

... combined revenues of $55 billion and controlled assets worth more than $162 billion, paid dividends of $5.5 billion to taxpayers in 2001/02.

Sherry urges Costello to "come up to speed on super"

... tactics, criticising plans by the Government to cut super surcharge as measure that "applies to the top four per cent of taxpayers". He also said that the Government is yet to push proposals allowing contribution splits for couples and noted that the ...

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APRA investigating Diversa's executive compensation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 11:37AM

APRA has commenced an investigation into if Diversa's executive remuneration decisions were made in accordance with prudential standards and trustees' duties under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act.

Kudu continues Australian expansion with fresh investment

MATTHEW WAI | 11:35AM

Kudu Investment Management has acquired a minority stake in a Sydney-based financial advisory business mere days after an identical transaction with Drummond Capital Partners.

Apex takes on Mercer's NZ fund admin business

VINNY VUCAGO | 11:49AM

Apex Group has expanded its presence in New Zealand, agreeing to onboard Mercer New Zealand's fund administration operations as part of its broader growth strategy across Australasia.

Aware Super ups stake in retirement village asset

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:24PM

Aware Super has increased its ownership in Keyton, Australia's largest owner and operator of retirement villages, to 75% by acquiring Lendlease's interest of 25.1%.

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