NSW Strengthens Vaccination Requirements for Child Care
The Public Health Amendment (Review) Bill 2017 (NSW), introduced into the House of Assembly on 9 August 2017 by Mr Brad Hazzard, Minister for Health and Minister for Medical Research, received Assent on Wednesday, 20 September 2017, and has now been enacted as the Public Health Amendment (Review) Act 2017 (Act No 43 of 2017) (the Act).
New Taxation Administration Regulations 2017 Notified
The new Taxation Administration Regulations 2017 (Cth) (“the Regulations”) have been notified on the Federal Register of Legislation. The Regulations replace the Taxation Administration Regulations 1976, which were scheduled to sunset, and have been made under the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth) (”the Act”). The new Regulations will commence operation on 1 October 2017. The release of the new Regulations follows a three week public consultation period, with an exposure draft released on the Treasury website on 31 July 2017.
Victorian Government Proposes Sweeping Reforms To Tackle Poker Machine Harm
On Tuesday (19 September 2017) the Victorian Minister for Consumer Affairs, Gaming and Liquor Regulation, Marlene Kairouz (the Minister) introduced into the Victorian Legislative Assembly the Gambling Regulation Amendment (Gaming Machine Arrangements) Bill 2017 (Vic) (the Bill). The proposed legislation has been described as part of a "sweeping raft of changes" - a key element of which is a $500 a day cap on EFTPOS withdrawals in the bid to tackle gambling harm in Victoria.
Fines Reform Amendment Bill 2017: Victoria Proposes Domestic Violence Fines Exemption
Scheme
On Tuesday, 19 September 2017, the Fines Reform Amendment Bill 2017 (‘the Bill’) was introduced into the Legislative Assembly by the Victorian Attorney General and Minister for Racing, the Honourable Martin Pakula. In essence, the Bill will amend the Fines Reform Act 2014 ('the Act'), as well as a number of other related Acts, to establish a scheme devised to aid people who are the victims of family violence and who have consequently come into contact with the infringement system.
Liquid Fuel Emergency Amendment Act 2017 Receives Assent
The Liquid Fuel Emergency Amendment Act 2017 (Cth) ('the Act') received the Royal Assent on Monday, 18 September 2017. The Act will enable the Australian Government to enter into commercial oil stockholding contracts, including what is known as “ticket contracts” with Australian and foreign entities. The Act will commence operation on 1 January 2018.
Senate Inquiry on Transvaginal Mesh Implants Holds Public Hearings
On 15 February 2017, the Senate referred the issue of transvaginal mesh implants to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee for inquiry and report. The inquiry has been travelling around Australia to hear testimony from stakeholders on the issues.
CTH Government Releases Bill That Would Make Digital Currencies No Longer Subject
to Double Taxation
The Federal Government has introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Measures No. 6) Bill 2017 (Cth) (the Bill) into Parliament. The Bill proposes to amend the current GST laws so that digital currencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, will no longer be subject to double taxation.
Obeid v R [2017] NSWCCA 221: Misconduct in Public Office
On 13 September 2017, the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal (NSWCCA) dismissed an appeal brought by former Labour leader, Eddie Obeid. The matter concerned the applicant’s sentence of five years, handed down in December 2016 (R v Obeid (No 12) [2016] NSWSC 1815) for the offence of misconduct in public office.
Superannuation Laws Amendment (Strengthening Trustee Arrangements) Bill 2017
On Thusday 4 August 2017 the Financial Services Minister Kelly O'Dwyer introduced into the Senate the Superannuation Laws Amendment (Strengthening Trustee Arrangements) Bill 2017 (Cth) (the Bill). A key proposal of the Bill is provisions to force industry boards to ensure that a third of trustees are independent and that an independent chairman is also appointed.
Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Broadcasting Reform) Bill 2017
Last week (14 September 2017), the Senate passed the Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Broadcasting Reform) Bill 2017 (the Bill) with amendments, which will now be considered by the House of Representatives. The Bill was introduced in June and amends the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (Cth) ("the BSA"). Presented with the Commercial Broadcasting (Tax) Bill 2017, the Bill is part of a number of comprehensive reforms, announced by the Government on 6 May 2017. The aim of this package of reforms is the improvement of the sustainability of Australia’s free-to-air broadcasting sector.
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