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Asset Ownership Time Bomb!!!!! Personal Property Security Rules to Start 31 January 2012.

From 31 January 2012 if you do not register your interest, your security may be useless and title and ownership of goods you supply, or equipment you rent, may be lost.

The Personal Property Security Legislation is intended to create a simple online registration system for all security interests. It applies to goods but does not apply to land interests.


Significant reform to Australian shipping regime announced

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

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

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.

The Government today announced sweeping changes to Australian shipping policy designed to stimulate Australian shipping

Dishonourable Intentions! Does the intention of the purchaser determine the GST treatment of a property sale? Confusion reigns supreme!

Under section 40-65 the sale of residential premises is input taxed but only to the extent that the property is residential premises “to be used” predominantly for residential accommodation.

The meaning of “to be used” was debated in The Federal Court decision in Sunchen Pty Ltd vs Commissioner of Taxation [2010] FCA 21 (29 January 2010). It was held in that case that the future intention of the purchaser should determine the GST treatment of the sale.

Tax Laws Amendment (2009 GST Administration Measures) Bill 2009

On 7 October 2009, Tax Laws Amendment (2009 GST Administration Measures) Bill 2009 has been released by the Treasury in response to the Board of Taxation’s review of the legal framework for the administration of the GST.

How does the 2009-10 Budget affect the shipping industry?

The Federal Budget has introduced several significant changes that are likely to affect the Shipping Industry.

Shippers deserve more credit

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”).

Moore Stephens Shipping Survey

Moore Stephens Shipping Confidence Survey

The Moore Stephens Shipping team runs a regular, global survey of key decision makers in the shipping industry to assess confidence levels. 

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